| 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 | $163.43 | 9.748% | $179.3612 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.66 | 5.513% | $7.0272 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.34 | 3.494% | $42.7844 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.72 | 11.461% | $189.1716 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.50 | 5.145% | $29.9663 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 13.478% | $41.7259 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.75 | 12.264% | $47.9929 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.17 | $538.0295 | $538.03 | $538.05 | $538.10 | |