| 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 | $162.63 | 6.771% | $173.6417 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 9.718% | $38.895 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 4.462% | $163.389 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.82 | 12.141% | $49.1402 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 7.530% | $14.8391 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.37 | 5.537% | $43.6607 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.40 | 10.699% | $50.2573 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.88 | $533.8230 | $533.83 | $533.85 | $533.80 | |