| 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 | $180.54 | 9.370% | $197.4566 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.96 | 4.236% | $13.509 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 5.635% | $15.1481 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 9.304% | $58.576 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 11.365% | $30.3804 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.94 | 13.827% | $184.3314 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.67 | 11.232% | $87.5062 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.32 | $586.9077 | $586.92 | $586.95 | $586.90 | |