| 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 | $159.50 | 12.523% | $179.4742 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.46 | 12.659% | $45.5818 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 8.844% | $16.8382 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.77 | 7.504% | $40.6043 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.73 | 7.198% | $26.5101 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.91 | 3.121% | $9.1881 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.96 | 5.469% | $185.5833 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.80 | $503.7800 | $503.77 | $503.80 | $503.80 | |