| 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 | $174.97 | 3.647% | $181.3512 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.99 | 12.180% | $20.1812 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 12.568% | $39.8828 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 11.549% | $77.3704 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.57 | 5.680% | $102.0552 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.77 | 11.194% | $98.7069 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.40 | 11.297% | $34.9473 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.49 | $554.4950 | $554.50 | $554.50 | $554.60 | |