| 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 | $158.33 | 9.465% | $173.3159 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.57 | 8.481% | $6.0424 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.40 | 5.839% | $12.0656 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.65 | 11.571% | $169.1974 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.28 | 11.467% | $232.1635 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.51 | 5.229% | $183.6351 | $183.64 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.47 | 3.651% | $93.7731 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.21 | $870.1930 | $870.20 | $870.15 | $870.20 | |