| 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 | $161.57 | 7.320% | $173.3969 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.95 | 4.613% | $85.7304 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.54 | 8.554% | $38.5801 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.28 | 13.206% | $71.6368 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.35 | 13.348% | $254.2962 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.95 | 13.487% | $129.3184 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.83 | 9.102% | $240.9299 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.47 | $993.8887 | $993.90 | $993.95 | $993.80 | |