| 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 | $165.55 | 3.557% | $171.4386 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.32 | 6.473% | $6.7291 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.42 | 5.373% | $43.6455 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.26 | 12.838% | $195.5031 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.26 | 8.299% | $45.7672 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 6.114% | $201.5742 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.36 | 11.172% | $104.9019 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.13 | $769.5596 | $769.56 | $769.55 | $769.50 | |