| 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 | $177.66 | 13.358% | $201.3918 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.53 | 3.127% | $159.3622 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.43 | 13.821% | $20.9772 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.42 | 9.348% | $31.0767 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.46 | 8.575% | $67.8159 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.69 | 8.148% | $10.4795 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.62 | 5.701% | $50.3348 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.81 | $541.4381 | $541.44 | $541.50 | $541.50 | |