| 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 | $170.58 | 4.872% | $178.8907 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.86 | 5.781% | $32.644 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.38 | 10.825% | $223.1794 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.98 | 10.277% | $12.1084 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.27 | 7.824% | $11.0735 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.72 | 3.500% | $9.0252 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.81 | 9.785% | $75.5431 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.60 | $542.4643 | $542.46 | $542.50 | $542.40 | |