| 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 | $168.59 | 8.256% | $182.5088 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 11.330% | $18.581 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.33 | 9.644% | $54.0874 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 4.355% | $10.3938 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.49 | 12.765% | $222.6996 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 4.537% | $17.2382 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.71 | 6.225% | $48.5554 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.26 | $554.0642 | $554.07 | $554.10 | $554.10 | |