| 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 | $176.85 | 11.492% | $197.1736 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.62 | 4.210% | $16.2776 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 5.735% | $49.9598 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.30 | 12.545% | $180.4096 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.38 | 10.232% | $21.363 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.60 | 4.438% | $16.2923 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.95 | 12.317% | $96.5365 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.95 | $578.0124 | $578.01 | $578.00 | $578.10 | |