| 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 | $154.88 | 12.423% | $174.1207 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.95 | 13.143% | $11.2577 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.99 | 6.116% | $16.9679 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.50 | 5.657% | $8.9808 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.73 | 6.501% | $178.6341 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.46 | 4.400% | $163.3442 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 7.116% | $23.4263 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.38 | $576.7317 | $576.73 | $576.75 | $576.70 | |