| 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 | $170.71 | 6.199% | $181.2923 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.31 | 13.669% | $144.712 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 11.768% | $6.4937 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.81 | 13.871% | $97.7127 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 5.201% | $52.9371 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.39 | 9.639% | $37.7049 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.64 | 9.760% | $20.4593 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.99 | $541.3120 | $541.30 | $541.30 | $541.30 | |