| 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 | $165.94 | 3.682% | $172.0499 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 8.735% | $17.9739 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.59 | 11.230% | $10.667 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.86 | 3.484% | $138.5237 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 12.665% | $55.8368 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.58 | 9.220% | $179.7543 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.40 | 12.556% | $15.0825 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.46 | $589.8881 | $589.88 | $589.85 | $589.90 | |