| 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 | $164.29 | 5.663% | $173.5937 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 7.356% | $64.9289 | $64.93 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.45 | 6.632% | $10.0767 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 6.754% | $26.5711 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.69 | 6.360% | $60.2955 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.98 | 5.762% | $13.7279 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 5.676% | $238.7749 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.73 | $587.9687 | $587.97 | $588.00 | $588.00 | |