| 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 | $172.51 | 7.544% | $185.5242 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.93 | 5.475% | $22.0759 | $22.08 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.51 | 12.412% | $26.4281 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.83 | 9.664% | $203.7886 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.61 | 3.568% | $51.3801 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.74 | 12.276% | $78.3013 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.44 | 9.525% | $31.1489 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.57 | $598.6471 | $598.65 | $598.70 | $598.60 | |