| 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 | $171.63 | 5.642% | $181.3134 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 9.502% | $38.0629 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.32 | 6.597% | $242.3163 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.30 | 4.719% | $5.5501 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.31 | 8.698% | $25.3375 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.99 | 12.801% | $21.4209 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.81 | 10.538% | $7.5276 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.12 | $521.5287 | $521.53 | $521.50 | $521.50 | |