| 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 | $162.38 | 7.426% | $174.4383 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 12.153% | $31.2907 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.78 | 5.250% | $32.396 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.63 | 11.440% | $6.2741 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.73 | 13.847% | $36.1237 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.45 | 12.807% | $85.1129 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.38 | 8.516% | $216.3592 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.25 | $581.9949 | $581.99 | $581.95 | $582.00 | |