| 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 | $179.38 | 5.652% | $189.5186 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.38 | 3.835% | $5.5863 | $5.59 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.79 | 8.802% | $55.2605 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.71 | 8.453% | $26.7987 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.52 | 13.538% | $161.8144 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.87 | 7.285% | $12.7347 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.34 | 13.712% | $95.9047 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.99 | $547.6179 | $547.61 | $547.60 | $547.60 | |