| 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 | $160.69 | 9.677% | $176.24 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.45 | 5.605% | $18.4281 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.41 | 3.711% | $134.2124 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.46 | 8.612% | $36.3416 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 6.325% | $45.22 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.46 | 12.874% | $69.3724 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.49 | 7.868% | $52.3052 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.49 | $532.1197 | $532.12 | $532.10 | $532.00 | |