| 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 | $170.99 | 3.530% | $177.0259 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 5.621% | $16.5402 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.48 | 4.731% | $132.4638 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.53 | 5.646% | $47.0442 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.73 | 7.569% | $219.1503 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.29 | 13.262% | $61.4899 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 8.326% | $136.2308 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.44 | $789.9451 | $789.94 | $790.00 | $789.90 | |