| 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 | $174.32 | 3.818% | $180.9755 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 4.510% | $17.4218 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.75 | 13.523% | $19.0151 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.93 | 4.769% | $53.3589 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.75 | 7.438% | $166.2603 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.80 | 10.216% | $29.5379 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.36 | 10.427% | $60.0281 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.58 | $526.5976 | $526.61 | $526.60 | $526.60 | |