| 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 | $157.36 | 10.718% | $174.2258 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 10.507% | $84.5268 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.36 | 10.685% | $122.152 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.33 | 4.641% | $30.6912 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 3.169% | $31.7864 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.47 | 8.622% | $50.4766 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.33 | 6.553% | $93.0527 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.15 | $586.9115 | $586.92 | $587.00 | $587.00 | |