| 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 | $165.89 | 4.548% | $173.4347 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 11.178% | $39.5127 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.65 | 13.658% | $106.4407 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.99 | 8.439% | $121.4408 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.54 | 11.152% | $78.4066 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.87 | 8.763% | $114.0598 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 6.789% | $86.8515 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.81 | $720.1468 | $720.14 | $720.15 | $720.10 | |