| 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 | $165.79 | 7.869% | $178.836 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 7.173% | $52.4612 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.44 | 8.507% | $6.9879 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.64 | 10.201% | $58.0098 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.47 | 9.378% | $18.0146 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 12.633% | $257.6367 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.58 | 6.658% | $32.616 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.61 | $604.5622 | $604.57 | $604.55 | $604.50 | |