| 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 | $172.65 | 5.142% | $181.5277 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.40 | 7.384% | $163.6532 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.62 | 8.596% | $21.3065 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.27 | 11.623% | $87.3673 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.41 | 13.158% | $15.1745 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.70 | 8.387% | $24.6038 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.33 | 3.161% | $36.4468 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.38 | $530.0798 | $530.08 | $530.05 | $530.10 | |