| 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 | $163.66 | 3.499% | $169.3865 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.58 | 13.423% | $58.5036 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.37 | 4.774% | $93.6365 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 3.203% | $203.9188 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.66 | 8.447% | $24.5741 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.49 | 11.709% | $34.0601 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.62 | 13.576% | $40.4558 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.97 | $624.5354 | $624.54 | $624.50 | $624.60 | |