| 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 | $159.84 | 7.591% | $171.9735 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.82 | 10.187% | $52.6914 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.97 | 5.389% | $30.5312 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.82 | 6.251% | $150.6852 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.92 | 10.136% | $149.6969 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.37 | 3.286% | $16.9079 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.42 | 5.534% | $16.2733 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.16 | $588.7594 | $588.76 | $588.75 | $588.80 | |