| 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 | $172.38 | 8.265% | $186.6272 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.72 | 8.491% | $25.7341 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.78 | 5.874% | $39.9992 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.82 | 11.586% | $61.1714 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 3.113% | $28.4386 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.91 | 6.174% | $106.0784 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.41 | 11.739% | $52.9755 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.60 | $501.0244 | $501.03 | $501.10 | $501.00 | |