| 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 | $157.25 | 8.420% | $170.4905 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.56 | 7.527% | $126.4087 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.99 | 3.209% | $125.9047 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.94 | 4.395% | $116.8598 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.67 | 6.838% | $11.3996 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 9.425% | $8.6883 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.41 | 11.627% | $36.1783 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.76 | $595.9299 | $595.93 | $595.95 | $596.00 | |