| 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 | $165.55 | 4.516% | $173.0262 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.52 | 11.271% | $7.2549 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 13.642% | $65.3555 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.60 | 6.328% | $29.3465 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.57 | 11.313% | $11.7658 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.95 | 4.711% | $122.4595 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.47 | 3.640% | $29.5063 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.17 | $438.7147 | $438.73 | $438.70 | $438.80 | |