| 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 | $169.88 | 6.824% | $181.4726 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 3.228% | $40.7647 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.28 | 11.832% | $162.4695 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.61 | 4.431% | $68.5172 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 5.716% | $54.2112 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.71 | 8.291% | $26.7587 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.27 | 7.499% | $25.015 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.52 | $559.2089 | $559.21 | $559.10 | $559.30 | |