| 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 | $165.28 | 3.566% | $171.1739 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.31 | 13.102% | $77.26 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.70 | 9.532% | $74.1532 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 13.288% | $19.0097 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.66 | 9.273% | $19.2976 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.58 | 7.258% | $14.5656 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.63 | 6.370% | $165.5436 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.94 | $541.0036 | $541.00 | $540.95 | $541.10 | |