| 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 | $158.60 | 9.392% | $173.4957 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.77 | 5.263% | $219.7576 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.65 | 3.346% | $85.4155 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.27 | 9.174% | $101.8266 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.57 | 12.733% | $18.6799 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.98 | 12.544% | $26.9881 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.66 | 6.310% | $160.1666 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.50 | $786.3300 | $786.35 | $786.35 | $786.40 | |