| 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 | $165.95 | 4.352% | $173.1721 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.92 | 3.227% | $87.6604 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.82 | 3.228% | $55.5573 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.93 | 6.121% | $17.9663 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.33 | 13.736% | $198.276 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 3.570% | $240.127 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.46 | 12.205% | $181.1662 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.26 | $953.9253 | $953.94 | $953.90 | $954.10 | |