| 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 | $171.93 | 3.823% | $178.5029 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.98 | 5.633% | $211.2449 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.33 | 5.115% | $51.8532 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.30 | 8.718% | $93.8236 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 3.203% | $5.6039 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.85 | 9.173% | $30.4047 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.32 | 8.167% | $19.8162 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.14 | $591.2494 | $591.23 | $591.20 | $591.20 | |