| 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 | $162.38 | 7.780% | $175.0132 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.72 | 12.122% | $68.0805 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.60 | 11.287% | $54.0855 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.47 | 13.617% | $200.4999 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.62 | 13.653% | $31.391 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.92 | 5.357% | $6.2371 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.33 | 6.142% | $14.1487 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.04 | $549.4559 | $549.46 | $549.50 | $549.40 | |