| 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 | $159.77 | 11.741% | $178.5286 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.91 | 4.804% | $14.5782 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.47 | 10.606% | $20.4289 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.30 | 13.603% | $42.3739 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.96 | 3.862% | $161.9832 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.40 | 13.816% | $84.6791 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.33 | 5.857% | $54.3364 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.14 | $556.9083 | $556.91 | $557.00 | $556.90 | |