| 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 | $164.50 | 6.120% | $174.5674 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 5.564% | $139.7667 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.52 | 7.853% | $29.6811 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.75 | 13.527% | $145.0307 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 4.858% | $29.937 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 11.813% | $28.7918 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.28 | 3.443% | $13.7372 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.75 | $561.5119 | $561.52 | $561.55 | $561.50 | |