| 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 | $168.85 | 6.318% | $179.5179 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 13.290% | $45.7918 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.44 | 10.195% | $31.3395 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.38 | 4.827% | $102.0805 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.69 | 8.492% | $72.3533 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.81 | 7.635% | $8.4063 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.48 | 6.744% | $144.6168 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.07 | $584.1061 | $584.11 | $584.10 | $584.10 | |