| 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 | $170.52 | 3.188% | $175.9562 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 9.717% | $53.2676 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.48 | 6.581% | $192.3574 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.47 | 13.736% | $57.4026 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.33 | 13.592% | $31.0447 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.83 | 9.767% | $63.4783 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.63 | 6.106% | $164.0717 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.81 | $737.5785 | $737.58 | $737.55 | $737.70 | |