| 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 | $155.30 | 11.713% | $173.4903 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.80 | 4.361% | $62.4079 | $62.41 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 8.771% | $17.2511 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.49 | 3.348% | $57.3478 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.40 | 8.249% | $231.0034 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 7.678% | $17.4977 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.28 | 9.216% | $135.7336 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.38 | $694.7318 | $694.73 | $694.75 | $694.70 | |