| 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 | $167.42 | 3.190% | $172.7607 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.89 | 13.477% | $149.6648 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.68 | 12.348% | $58.0614 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.86 | 6.421% | $135.0057 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.70 | 12.832% | $27.8695 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.69 | 5.601% | $13.4008 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 10.736% | $47.3618 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.01 | $604.1247 | $604.12 | $604.05 | $604.30 | |