| 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 | $163.50 | 6.190% | $173.6207 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 10.778% | $38.5064 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.59 | 8.197% | $176.9995 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 10.809% | $40.8885 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.82 | 9.224% | $159.2704 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 3.605% | $19.9647 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.34 | 8.435% | $77.3575 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.18 | $686.6077 | $686.61 | $686.55 | $686.70 | |