| 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 | $171.26 | 5.584% | $180.8232 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 10.509% | $19.5269 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.81 | 9.813% | $73.3661 | $73.37 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 11.870% | $48.7082 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.65 | 8.645% | $144.1176 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.81 | 5.162% | $76.5685 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.45 | 4.854% | $45.5591 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.19 | $588.6696 | $588.68 | $588.60 | $588.70 | |