| 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 | $161.86 | 6.864% | $172.9701 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.85 | 3.456% | $131.2339 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.25 | 6.577% | $17.3188 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 8.486% | $72.1974 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.50 | 9.841% | $200.4598 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 5.169% | $69.1276 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.64 | 10.538% | $179.779 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.38 | $843.0866 | $843.09 | $843.10 | $843.10 | |