| 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 | $150.77 | 13.860% | $171.6667 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.70 | 8.244% | $149.052 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.91 | 11.746% | $35.6581 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.98 | 4.793% | $41.8962 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 6.858% | $5.9413 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.86 | 12.158% | $103.0283 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.53 | 12.615% | $24.246 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.31 | $531.4886 | $531.50 | $531.50 | $531.50 | |