| 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 | $162.99 | 6.287% | $173.2372 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.96 | 7.542% | $59.1051 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.25 | 3.368% | $15.7636 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.63 | 4.714% | $111.6565 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.30 | 4.713% | $170.9963 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.45 | 8.718% | $5.9251 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.64 | 5.457% | $9.1115 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.22 | $545.7953 | $545.81 | $545.80 | $545.80 | |