| 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 | $157.43 | 8.298% | $170.4935 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.81 | 5.284% | $140.8805 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.53 | 8.812% | $75.657 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 13.822% | $45.9613 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 10.705% | $15.7755 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.45 | 4.550% | $7.789 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.39 | 3.602% | $71.8894 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.24 | $528.4462 | $528.45 | $528.50 | $528.60 | |