| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.36 | 5.167% | $171.8008 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.40 | 12.245% | $131.7756 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 4.654% | $29.6171 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.92 | 8.227% | $20.4765 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.51 | 8.734% | $236.5073 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.56 | 6.582% | $65.6119 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 13.417% | $50.4025 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.49 | $706.1917 | $706.20 | $706.20 | $706.20 | |