| 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 | $166.54 | 7.292% | $178.6841 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.45 | 12.316% | $35.3234 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.35 | 8.869% | $55.9042 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.94 | 4.451% | $23.9611 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.79 | 5.505% | $217.1187 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.97 | 10.424% | $7.6966 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.86 | 11.316% | $19.881 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.90 | $538.5691 | $538.56 | $538.55 | $538.60 | |