| 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 | $166.73 | 3.143% | $171.9703 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.27 | 3.261% | $117.9963 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.65 | 4.791% | $23.7352 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.36 | 7.146% | $81.8167 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 5.827% | $38.066 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.98 | 9.228% | $60.0536 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 11.814% | $19.3997 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.31 | $513.0378 | $513.05 | $513.00 | $513.10 | |