| 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 | $171.60 | 4.369% | $179.0972 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.55 | 9.433% | $67.356 | $67.36 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.52 | 6.541% | $26.1239 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.94 | 12.534% | $49.4474 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 4.432% | $6.0048 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.91 | 13.324% | $158.5516 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.73 | 6.736% | $46.6757 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.00 | $533.2566 | $533.26 | $533.25 | $533.30 | |