| 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 | $171.64 | 6.240% | $182.3503 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.86 | 10.704% | $78.4449 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.62 | 12.760% | $140.5215 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 5.625% | $36.7153 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.32 | 12.616% | $85.9485 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 4.182% | $7.647 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 5.736% | $9.0404 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.09 | $540.6679 | $540.67 | $540.65 | $540.50 | |