| 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 | $155.80 | 9.852% | $171.1494 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.34 | 10.590% | $30.2353 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.54 | 10.608% | $11.6581 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.70 | 3.215% | $89.4874 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.54 | 7.598% | $74.8236 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.48 | 8.400% | $194.5563 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.66 | 11.283% | $9.6371 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.06 | $581.5472 | $581.56 | $581.55 | $581.50 | |