| 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 | $161.42 | 5.664% | $170.5628 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.62 | 4.269% | $38.1833 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.58 | 8.250% | $220.3754 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 7.864% | $83.7456 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.44 | 8.758% | $28.7556 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.29 | 9.642% | $46.3676 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.62 | 10.206% | $39.2554 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.61 | $627.2457 | $627.26 | $627.25 | $627.40 | |