| 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 | $166.77 | 3.534% | $172.6637 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 10.596% | $15.3728 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 6.809% | $40.0747 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 9.212% | $10.124 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.40 | 11.211% | $251.7817 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.80 | 5.214% | $45.0316 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.38 | 13.657% | $22.0267 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.04 | $557.0752 | $557.06 | $557.05 | $557.10 | |