| 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 | $173.37 | 4.572% | $181.2965 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.92 | 3.202% | $74.2229 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.93 | 3.162% | $27.7815 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.61 | 4.297% | $53.8277 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.44 | 8.161% | $149.7381 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.71 | 13.387% | $86.9792 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.65 | 8.240% | $19.1044 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.63 | $592.9503 | $592.95 | $593.00 | $592.90 | |