| 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 | $160.43 | 10.345% | $177.0265 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.92 | 5.165% | $6.2258 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.45 | 6.135% | $43.993 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.58 | 8.857% | $56.1484 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.94 | 3.719% | $86.0245 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.88 | 6.542% | $146.9001 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 11.641% | $69.6417 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.58 | $585.9600 | $585.96 | $586.00 | $585.80 | |