| 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 | $156.47 | 10.548% | $172.9745 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 3.816% | $52.5309 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 11.647% | $44.0559 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.31 | 10.845% | $69.0675 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 5.814% | $197.396 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.63 | 11.175% | $108.5402 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.54 | 8.431% | $66.7284 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.56 | $711.2934 | $711.30 | $711.30 | $711.30 | |