| 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 | $172.75 | 3.759% | $179.2437 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.52 | 10.596% | $62.5089 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.49 | 5.790% | $36.487 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.69 | 12.845% | $17.7054 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.52 | 7.700% | $134.108 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.67 | 3.153% | $50.2046 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.83 | 7.297% | $109.2605 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.47 | $589.5181 | $589.52 | $589.50 | $589.50 | |