| 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 | $167.89 | 5.780% | $177.594 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.65 | 12.444% | $45.7085 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.31 | 6.353% | $65.205 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 13.456% | $6.0812 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.73 | 10.768% | $240.0675 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 11.527% | $29.2758 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.93 | 4.298% | $34.3453 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.12 | $598.2773 | $598.29 | $598.30 | $598.30 | |