| 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 | $157.74 | 9.731% | $173.0897 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.91 | 5.785% | $21.0618 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.36 | 13.668% | $123.1706 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.68 | 5.390% | $38.6571 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.32 | 11.138% | $77.0409 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 7.805% | $57.8913 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.95 | 3.438% | $6.1546 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.66 | $497.0660 | $497.06 | $497.05 | $497.20 | |