| 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 | $152.62 | 12.199% | $171.2381 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.37 | 3.871% | $31.5456 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.92 | 4.199% | $138.5013 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 3.640% | $18.5308 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.43 | 13.648% | $115.2732 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 12.765% | $41.6667 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.55 | 5.796% | $94.7403 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.72 | $611.4960 | $611.50 | $611.50 | $611.40 | |