| 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 | $169.53 | 5.852% | $179.4509 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.27 | 9.782% | $70.5569 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 8.642% | $9.1368 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 8.822% | $6.0287 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.38 | 8.422% | $58.9599 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.80 | 9.853% | $183.2348 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 13.363% | $40.5953 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.74 | $547.9633 | $547.97 | $548.00 | $548.00 | |