| 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 | $170.33 | 5.860% | $180.3113 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.67 | 11.588% | $65.4687 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 11.419% | $102.8286 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 10.827% | $13.1884 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.98 | 9.221% | $107.0147 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.52 | 6.365% | $61.1811 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.36 | 4.829% | $21.3432 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.05 | $551.3360 | $551.33 | $551.35 | $551.30 | |