| 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 | $77.90 | 5.538% | $82.2141 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 13.647% | $177.9939 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.97 | 6.159% | $20.1384 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.63 | 3.169% | $34.6957 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.70 | 9.692% | $124.7198 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.43 | 11.426% | $51.7351 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.31 | 6.776% | $35.5671 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.56 | $527.0641 | $527.07 | $527.05 | $527.00 | |