| 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 | $168.31 | 7.656% | $181.1958 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.54 | 6.812% | $77.4814 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 9.753% | $112.3761 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.33 | 3.298% | $16.8686 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.82 | 6.463% | $107.336 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 11.109% | $15.8886 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.47 | 8.549% | $39.5878 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.16 | $550.7343 | $550.75 | $550.80 | $550.80 | |