| 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 | $169.89 | 4.445% | $177.4416 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.97 | 10.152% | $58.3475 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.46 | 8.285% | $87.1261 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 5.670% | $15.8399 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.26 | 11.829% | $130.0124 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.25 | 3.210% | $17.8037 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.28 | 13.515% | $7.1287 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.10 | $493.6999 | $493.70 | $493.75 | $493.50 | |