| 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 | $158.90 | 8.711% | $172.7418 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.84 | 4.304% | $60.3294 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.63 | 6.169% | $86.6658 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.41 | 11.203% | $133.8995 | $133.90 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.35 | 6.690% | $18.5107 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.41 | 10.180% | $99.6137 | $99.61 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.85 | 7.306% | $14.8619 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.39 | $586.6228 | $586.62 | $586.60 | $586.60 | |