| 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 | $169.58 | 3.744% | $175.9291 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.53 | 8.126% | $35.1734 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.88 | 12.201% | $45.8678 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.69 | 5.713% | $96.9282 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.35 | 4.637% | $44.3138 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.49 | 10.593% | $70.2155 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.28 | 4.317% | $43.0621 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.80 | $511.4899 | $511.49 | $511.45 | $511.50 | |