| 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 | $153.68 | 12.764% | $173.2957 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.75 | 3.668% | $25.6578 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.31 | 12.833% | $96.2578 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.66 | 10.730% | $187.8645 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.34 | 11.750% | $29.435 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 3.828% | $5.5029 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.74 | 11.491% | $19.7785 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.78 | $537.7922 | $537.80 | $537.80 | $537.90 | |