| 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 | $154.96 | 12.279% | $173.9875 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 10.758% | $21.5867 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.61 | 13.206% | $47.105 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.29 | 11.604% | $230.2279 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.44 | 11.176% | $23.8361 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.89 | 11.527% | $81.292 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.91 | 7.370% | $53.5884 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.59 | $631.6236 | $631.64 | $631.70 | $631.60 | |