| 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 | $154.45 | 10.233% | $170.2549 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.50 | 4.528% | $24.5641 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.69 | 4.690% | $25.848 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.49 | 12.867% | $255.6325 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.79 | 9.127% | $58.6994 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.77 | 3.408% | $36.989 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.60 | 6.593% | $18.7604 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.29 | $590.7483 | $590.74 | $590.75 | $590.80 | |