| 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 | $157.59 | 12.575% | $177.4069 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.53 | 3.671% | $55.4951 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.54 | 6.583% | $32.5504 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 12.550% | $8.6326 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.78 | 6.666% | $140.5645 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.39 | 10.441% | $13.6836 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.93 | 6.692% | $94.8812 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.43 | $523.2143 | $523.21 | $523.25 | $523.30 | |