| 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 | $170.92 | 4.229% | $178.1482 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.90 | 12.390% | $58.3304 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.72 | 7.411% | $243.5222 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.71 | 10.578% | $12.9487 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.97 | 3.665% | $17.592 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.81 | 11.561% | $25.4471 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.87 | 12.586% | $8.8605 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.90 | $544.8491 | $544.85 | $544.85 | $544.70 | |