| 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 | $162.95 | 5.788% | $172.3815 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 11.562% | $94.5488 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.26 | 9.537% | $98.8681 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 10.720% | $56.7994 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.61 | 13.761% | $141.7576 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.67 | 12.715% | $17.6624 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.42 | 13.482% | $24.3078 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.96 | $606.3256 | $606.33 | $606.30 | $606.40 | |