| 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 | $156.29 | 9.133% | $170.564 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.71 | 13.651% | $62.1785 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.96 | 5.560% | $63.2938 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.83 | 10.211% | $149.6996 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.72 | 4.491% | $59.2673 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.95 | 10.407% | $56.2524 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.52 | 9.770% | $38.9903 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.98 | $600.2459 | $600.24 | $600.25 | $600.40 | |