| 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 | $162.39 | 5.348% | $171.0746 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.74 | 5.393% | $37.6675 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 6.155% | $57.0159 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 8.800% | $18.1696 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.69 | 3.708% | $6.9381 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 6.202% | $238.689 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.33 | 7.551% | $17.5631 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.31 | $547.1178 | $547.12 | $547.05 | $547.20 | |