| 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 | $162.53 | 4.620% | $170.0389 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.36 | 3.236% | $167.614 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.54 | 3.202% | $13.9736 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.73 | 13.146% | $61.9248 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 3.143% | $41.7626 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.34 | 5.426% | $178.5284 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.32 | 7.245% | $213.7607 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.31 | $847.6030 | $847.59 | $847.55 | $847.60 | |