| 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 | $158.86 | 9.130% | $173.3639 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.58 | 6.535% | $210.4919 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.53 | 6.844% | $25.1404 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.53 | 13.347% | $198.958 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.91 | 4.620% | $157.882 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.66 | 3.539% | $30.7097 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.91 | 7.703% | $44.0613 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.98 | $840.6072 | $840.60 | $840.60 | $840.70 | |