| 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 | $159.72 | 6.299% | $169.7808 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.81 | 3.113% | $44.1427 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 9.283% | $249.9521 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 3.671% | $51.5971 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.99 | 6.641% | $51.177 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.99 | 5.226% | $52.6025 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.47 | 8.667% | $8.1174 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.47 | $627.3696 | $627.37 | $627.40 | $627.40 | |