| 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 | $171.27 | 6.150% | $181.8031 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.97 | 9.260% | $57.875 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.46 | 13.118% | $129.4749 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.83 | 8.363% | $49.6628 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.35 | 5.636% | $50.0186 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.63 | 10.551% | $49.3389 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.76 | 7.634% | $90.1542 | $90.15 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.27 | $608.3275 | $608.32 | $608.30 | $608.40 | |