| 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 | $155.91 | 11.322% | $173.5621 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.65 | 12.675% | $43.5489 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 5.777% | $168.9682 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.97 | 11.282% | $42.2538 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.55 | 7.337% | $16.6909 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.72 | 12.551% | $9.8144 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.60 | 7.427% | $32.8727 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.14 | $487.7110 | $487.70 | $487.65 | $487.80 | |