| 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 | $165.93 | 8.203% | $179.5412 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 10.163% | $39.174 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.42 | 3.830% | $14.9723 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.28 | 4.753% | $121.8068 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 6.448% | $17.8726 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.45 | 12.359% | $57.8087 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.80 | 7.508% | $105.1428 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.23 | $536.3184 | $536.31 | $536.25 | $536.30 | |