| 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 | $161.69 | 12.401% | $181.7412 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.36 | 12.709% | $35.3455 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.95 | 3.809% | $78.8429 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.92 | 13.365% | $23.716 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.36 | 10.171% | $55.4821 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.53 | 10.249% | $130.6781 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.81 | 4.107% | $72.6771 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.62 | $578.4829 | $578.49 | $578.55 | $578.40 | |