| 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 | $161.54 | 7.429% | $173.5408 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.90 | 12.516% | $34.7674 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.70 | 5.144% | $101.6742 | $101.67 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.57 | 12.225% | $32.0627 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.81 | 4.114% | $135.1504 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 3.557% | $21.1878 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.50 | 6.488% | $197.5352 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.48 | $695.9185 | $695.92 | $695.90 | $696.00 | |