| 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 | $170.40 | 5.374% | $179.5573 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.67 | 9.658% | $46.7911 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 3.270% | $20.5301 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.39 | 4.301% | $36.9121 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.46 | 8.138% | $14.5554 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 6.315% | $164.7457 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.77 | 13.552% | $53.1083 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.53 | $516.2000 | $516.21 | $516.20 | $516.20 | |