| 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 | $152.88 | 13.439% | $173.4255 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.34 | 4.358% | $9.747 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.77 | 5.557% | $188.7042 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 9.579% | $37.0925 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.79 | 4.203% | $21.6638 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 11.363% | $57.6638 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.33 | 3.115% | $84.8946 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.74 | $573.1914 | $573.18 | $573.20 | $573.20 | |