| 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 | $159.41 | 7.802% | $171.8472 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.49 | 5.138% | $26.7997 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.29 | 6.854% | $17.4065 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 5.223% | $19.3716 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 12.736% | $261.9759 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.29 | 8.744% | $17.7144 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.32 | 10.772% | $32.4784 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.59 | $547.5937 | $547.60 | $547.60 | $547.60 | |