| 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 | $161.38 | 7.498% | $173.4803 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.48 | 6.754% | $70.9701 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.40 | 13.741% | $117.6082 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 8.158% | $17.2512 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.87 | 8.348% | $244.7256 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 6.240% | $185.7075 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.68 | 5.159% | $155.2988 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.56 | $965.0417 | $965.05 | $965.05 | $965.10 | |