| 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 | $163.48 | 5.816% | $172.988 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 8.382% | $265.2433 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.70 | 6.655% | $160.7291 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.34 | 7.125% | $54.998 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.62 | 10.585% | $67.0366 | $67.04 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 11.844% | $37.7026 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.81 | 3.593% | $118.9351 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.39 | $877.6327 | $877.64 | $877.70 | $877.50 | |