| 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 | $159.76 | 8.360% | $173.1159 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 4.351% | $52.7286 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.94 | 6.441% | $23.3532 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.45 | 11.696% | $250.7017 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 11.432% | $52.1279 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.31 | 11.742% | $160.1375 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.65 | 5.487% | $131.4895 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.42 | $843.6543 | $843.66 | $843.70 | $843.60 | |