| 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 | $158.50 | 7.292% | $170.0578 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.92 | 8.538% | $47.6699 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.52 | 13.650% | $27.867 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 9.562% | $196.0722 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.78 | 12.625% | $120.261 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.31 | 4.788% | $69.4849 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.74 | 7.220% | $10.4432 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.73 | $641.8560 | $641.85 | $641.80 | $642.00 | |