| 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 | $164.28 | 3.501% | $170.0314 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.63 | 11.787% | $172.8562 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 8.778% | $141.183 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 9.846% | $53.506 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.65 | 7.188% | $173.2694 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.85 | 6.307% | $134.8504 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 10.406% | $153.365 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.82 | $999.0614 | $999.07 | $999.05 | $999.20 | |