| 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 | $162.50 | 6.457% | $172.9926 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.48 | 11.873% | $110.1725 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 13.867% | $143.3358 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.89 | 7.388% | $118.0087 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.46 | 13.617% | $88.0077 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 4.393% | $6.0966 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.35 | 7.576% | $15.4372 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.40 | $654.0511 | $654.06 | $654.05 | $654.00 | |