| 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 | $168.32 | 5.656% | $177.8402 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.30 | 9.786% | $170.4977 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.69 | 5.703% | $86.3488 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 6.455% | $26.9331 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.32 | 12.516% | $41.991 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.50 | 9.201% | $32.2143 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.54 | 7.359% | $18.8308 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.97 | $554.6559 | $554.65 | $554.70 | $554.50 | |