| 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 | $171.72 | 5.865% | $181.7914 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.94 | 11.243% | $17.7321 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.97 | 12.128% | $8.9366 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.77 | 5.157% | $151.1842 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.32 | 13.247% | $18.4819 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.62 | 13.412% | $55.1409 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.37 | 10.755% | $112.2723 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.71 | $545.5394 | $545.53 | $545.60 | $545.50 | |