| 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 | $161.97 | 5.858% | $171.4582 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.53 | 5.815% | $58.7591 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 8.198% | $246.0314 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.69 | 8.504% | $37.64 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.58 | 9.244% | $55.2556 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.43 | 13.256% | $26.5359 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.25 | 3.825% | $131.0791 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.84 | $726.7593 | $726.77 | $726.80 | $726.80 | |