| 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 | $167.65 | 3.281% | $173.1506 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 9.715% | $43.1838 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 12.284% | $53.5258 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.42 | 13.621% | $27.7462 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.47 | 13.746% | $11.9092 | $11.91 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.27 | 5.455% | $238.613 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 9.432% | $130.9573 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.51 | $679.0859 | $679.09 | $679.10 | $679.10 | |