| 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 | $156.32 | 10.374% | $172.5366 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.98 | 6.378% | $62.7417 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.98 | 8.232% | $81.1524 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.29 | 12.444% | $64.4192 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.84 | 8.788% | $116.2291 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.60 | 12.693% | $31.1033 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.53 | 4.248% | $59.9739 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.54 | $588.1562 | $588.15 | $588.15 | $588.10 | |