| 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 | $169.40 | 5.485% | $178.6916 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.96 | 8.570% | $10.8136 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.71 | 13.208% | $49.4832 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.47 | 13.554% | $151.5605 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.83 | 12.109% | $122.0082 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.49 | 7.823% | $16.7018 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.88 | 8.419% | $37.8165 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.74 | $567.0754 | $567.07 | $567.05 | $567.10 | |