| 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 | $167.33 | 3.396% | $173.0125 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.72 | 3.787% | $163.6929 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.72 | 8.208% | $184.7327 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.47 | 5.581% | $6.8311 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 5.748% | $24.1105 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.75 | 6.754% | $10.4085 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.85 | 3.406% | $24.6623 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.64 | $587.4505 | $587.44 | $587.45 | $587.40 | |