| 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 | $163.53 | 6.199% | $173.6672 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 11.704% | $20.4307 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.80 | 3.707% | $15.3486 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 6.118% | $39.1575 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.48 | 13.779% | $54.0223 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.97 | 10.355% | $157.7745 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.32 | 6.725% | $221.2623 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.29 | $681.6631 | $681.66 | $681.60 | $681.70 | |