| 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 | $167.65 | 3.216% | $173.0416 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.55 | 11.774% | $18.4986 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.72 | 11.839% | $214.4177 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.77 | 11.729% | $191.9169 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.94 | 3.744% | $28.9861 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.48 | 7.842% | $264.7305 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.73 | 5.440% | $19.7489 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.84 | $911.3403 | $911.35 | $911.35 | $911.20 | |