| 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 | $151.30 | 12.596% | $170.3577 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 10.834% | $86.3508 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.47 | 6.328% | $127.0301 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.56 | 7.108% | $48.7984 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 3.790% | $12.9426 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.38 | 3.688% | $57.4224 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 10.408% | $51.8366 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.04 | $554.7386 | $554.74 | $554.75 | $554.70 | |