| 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 | $166.56 | 3.667% | $172.6678 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 7.863% | $16.4815 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.70 | 10.635% | $33.9649 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 8.615% | $18.2147 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.95 | 4.424% | $155.5395 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.92 | 10.268% | $115.6932 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.46 | 10.511% | $174.0106 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.64 | $686.5722 | $686.56 | $686.55 | $686.60 | |