| 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 | $166.27 | 5.270% | $175.0324 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.83 | 12.544% | $45.9517 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.31 | 6.638% | $166.6859 | $166.69 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.43 | 10.370% | $14.8227 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.64 | 8.521% | $97.2782 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.75 | 13.506% | $57.6043 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.71 | 5.847% | $51.5581 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.94 | $608.9333 | $608.93 | $608.95 | $609.00 | |