| 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 | $165.58 | 3.293% | $171.0325 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 13.475% | $40.7489 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.82 | 12.496% | $17.7969 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.37 | 6.221% | $196.9019 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 4.198% | $25.5598 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.71 | 10.873% | $17.4181 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.83 | 5.236% | $56.6485 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.75 | $526.1066 | $526.11 | $526.10 | $526.00 | |