| 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 | $164.27 | 5.474% | $173.2621 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 11.221% | $17.6953 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.27 | 4.825% | $92.529 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 6.836% | $55.9927 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.54 | 13.804% | $229.3606 | $229.36 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.90 | 6.683% | $69.2373 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.46 | 11.829% | $27.3534 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.76 | $665.4304 | $665.43 | $665.45 | $665.50 | |