| 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 | $161.40 | 7.411% | $173.3614 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.93 | 6.203% | $20.1042 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.98 | 7.282% | $9.6339 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.78 | 13.170% | $100.4723 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 6.720% | $9.925 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.36 | 6.495% | $179.295 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 3.366% | $26.6374 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.52 | $519.4292 | $519.43 | $519.45 | $519.40 | |