| 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 | $161.53 | 5.868% | $171.0086 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.75 | 9.837% | $46.9553 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.60 | 7.300% | $23.1768 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.87 | 9.477% | $122.4719 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.68 | 10.307% | $53.6974 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.54 | 9.126% | $143.5443 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.33 | 11.575% | $186.6984 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.30 | $747.5527 | $747.56 | $747.55 | $747.60 | |