| 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 | $165.33 | 10.339% | $182.4235 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 7.769% | $70.815 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 5.259% | $6.1155 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.77 | 5.302% | $92.4236 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.63 | 12.856% | $180.152 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.86 | 5.549% | $43.1273 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.58 | 4.467% | $31.946 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.69 | $607.0029 | $607.01 | $606.95 | $606.90 | |