| 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 | $172.90 | 4.857% | $181.2978 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.38 | 9.555% | $14.6585 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.49 | 8.447% | $26.5587 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.97 | 5.561% | $135.0864 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.29 | 9.738% | $21.1685 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.31 | 11.287% | $152.8082 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.49 | 4.358% | $8.86 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.83 | $540.4381 | $540.45 | $540.40 | $540.60 | |