| 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 | $162.54 | 8.485% | $176.3315 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.68 | 4.533% | $17.4361 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.37 | 13.408% | $101.3527 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 11.613% | $38.7967 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 12.225% | $27.7981 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 7.174% | $49.2143 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.79 | 4.461% | $100.0632 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.83 | $510.9926 | $510.99 | $511.00 | $511.00 | |