| 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 | $161.97 | 5.722% | $171.2379 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 10.135% | $243.1781 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.53 | 11.367% | $12.8406 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.81 | 10.487% | $29.6216 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.31 | 5.441% | $80.462 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.90 | 9.720% | $7.5707 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.61 | 5.367% | $50.1652 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.93 | $595.0761 | $595.08 | $595.05 | $595.10 | |