| 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 | $157.82 | 10.557% | $174.4811 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.50 | 3.436% | $24.3075 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.73 | 9.810% | $55.7066 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 9.585% | $49.0722 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.88 | 6.787% | $57.5368 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.28 | 10.374% | $41.1474 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.94 | 8.777% | $29.3045 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $394.93 | $431.5561 | $431.56 | $431.55 | $431.50 | |