| 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 | $163.53 | 5.816% | $173.0409 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.97 | 4.126% | $131.1675 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.39 | 7.488% | $101.4579 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 13.874% | $7.7776 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.52 | 3.866% | $86.7489 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.59 | 7.566% | $16.7695 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.33 | 5.520% | $79.4882 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.16 | $596.4505 | $596.46 | $596.45 | $596.50 | |