| 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 | $167.35 | 10.774% | $185.3803 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 4.872% | $51.0412 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.82 | 7.236% | $55.5697 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 4.353% | $16.0599 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.77 | 11.566% | $47.7168 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.80 | 3.138% | $80.2414 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.48 | 4.461% | $159.2821 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.28 | $595.2914 | $595.29 | $595.30 | $595.30 | |