| 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 | $160.46 | 8.745% | $174.4922 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.36 | 9.446% | $110.9345 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.46 | 9.358% | $77.0536 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.57 | 6.179% | $6.976 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.93 | 13.445% | $30.5507 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 3.203% | $91.7165 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.92 | 12.490% | $104.5257 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.57 | $596.2492 | $596.25 | $596.30 | $596.30 | |