| 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 | $158.83 | 5.860% | $168.1374 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.58 | 7.384% | $13.5089 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.81 | 8.757% | $20.4572 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 4.325% | $172.9709 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.79 | 7.744% | $45.0262 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.66 | 13.650% | $233.7326 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.36 | 11.236% | $163.9174 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.83 | $817.7506 | $817.76 | $817.75 | $817.70 | |