| 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 | $165.50 | 3.150% | $170.7133 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 7.293% | $17.9501 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.43 | 6.832% | $35.7139 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 8.370% | $49.3084 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.29 | 9.759% | $130.9315 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.81 | 12.774% | $100.1546 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.47 | 7.330% | $204.4315 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.73 | $709.2033 | $709.19 | $709.20 | $709.20 | |