| 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 | $168.33 | 5.662% | $177.8608 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.95 | 5.618% | $58.0371 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 8.343% | $54.9299 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 4.643% | $151.0836 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 11.347% | $18.3054 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.37 | 3.680% | $106.1372 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 8.545% | $21.2205 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.72 | $587.5745 | $587.58 | $587.60 | $587.50 | |