| 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 | $169.95 | 9.736% | $186.4963 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 12.620% | $54.9023 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.27 | 11.550% | $27.0732 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 13.534% | $59.401 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.81 | 12.379% | $161.6122 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.75 | 8.738% | $74.7574 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.77 | 4.241% | $22.6933 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.62 | $586.9357 | $586.93 | $586.90 | $587.00 | |