| 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 | $171.86 | 3.199% | $177.3578 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 9.774% | $55.7762 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.99 | 5.425% | $51.6477 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.81 | 8.544% | $46.4677 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.34 | 10.476% | $24.6803 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.27 | 4.597% | $78.7302 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 12.748% | $61.4928 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.62 | $496.1527 | $496.16 | $496.20 | $496.20 | |