| 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 | $163.95 | 5.547% | $173.0443 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.94 | 3.798% | $37.305 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.32 | 10.742% | $111.0964 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 7.631% | $17.5654 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.64 | 6.186% | $156.773 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 12.273% | $188.1695 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.96 | 11.462% | $178.2946 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.73 | $862.2482 | $862.25 | $862.20 | $862.30 | |