| 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 | $161.86 | 7.530% | $174.0481 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 11.855% | $27.5499 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 13.313% | $49.2005 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.29 | 7.408% | $86.2379 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.93 | 6.244% | $128.4809 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.61 | 6.142% | $57.9641 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.81 | 8.749% | $53.0804 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.55 | $576.5618 | $576.56 | $576.60 | $576.50 | |