| 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 | $161.94 | 6.557% | $172.5584 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 5.238% | $29.1404 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.82 | 7.484% | $56.773 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.80 | 11.394% | $38.7651 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.93 | 11.402% | $11.0622 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.32 | 13.190% | $39.9787 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.94 | 4.809% | $178.1124 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.44 | $526.3902 | $526.39 | $526.35 | $526.50 | |