| 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 | $169.40 | 9.605% | $185.6709 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.38 | 13.261% | $144.2719 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.32 | 12.828% | $116.5739 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.47 | 4.350% | $21.3604 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.32 | 12.694% | $46.5652 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.77 | 4.155% | $29.9654 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 7.174% | $6.0768 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.33 | $550.4845 | $550.49 | $550.40 | $550.70 | |