| 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 | $162.80 | 8.404% | $176.4817 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.33 | 8.467% | $46.9988 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.42 | 9.350% | $74.8173 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.44 | 3.811% | $58.5909 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.76 | 5.459% | $25.0571 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.71 | 3.149% | $109.0388 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.54 | 7.670% | $113.6349 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.00 | $604.6195 | $604.62 | $604.65 | $604.60 | |