| 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 | $168.58 | 5.286% | $177.4911 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.98 | 5.422% | $88.5334 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.83 | 12.357% | $99.8067 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.89 | 9.704% | $14.1408 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.83 | 6.459% | $46.661 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.50 | 7.571% | $17.7492 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.32 | 7.248% | $136.5482 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.93 | $580.9304 | $580.93 | $580.95 | $580.80 | |