| 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 | $165.53 | 5.823% | $175.1688 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.50 | 7.402% | $46.7199 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 6.118% | $61.5378 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.56 | 8.465% | $55.9246 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 3.435% | $31.7856 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 6.154% | $221.14 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.53 | 10.488% | $151.9541 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.16 | $744.2308 | $744.23 | $744.20 | $744.20 | |