| 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 | $144.28 | 11.842% | $161.3656 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.79 | 5.267% | $53.4651 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.70 | 10.597% | $10.7279 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.81 | 10.110% | $20.7117 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.53 | 7.184% | $58.4474 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 6.727% | $192.6422 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.95 | 12.710% | $6.7062 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.56 | $504.0661 | $504.08 | $504.05 | $504.00 | |