| 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 | $154.63 | 11.267% | $172.0522 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 5.594% | $17.7187 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 7.450% | $50.4155 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.93 | 3.700% | $203.1794 | $203.18 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.43 | 8.537% | $79.6987 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 9.184% | $26.9575 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.77 | 6.188% | $14.6221 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.15 | $564.6441 | $564.65 | $564.60 | $564.70 | |