| 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 | $158.73 | 7.643% | $170.8617 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 8.813% | $6.8226 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 9.788% | $39.8421 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.90 | 11.142% | $137.7049 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.99 | 8.186% | $90.8654 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.26 | 5.636% | $63.6563 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 11.267% | $239.6691 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.84 | $749.4221 | $749.42 | $749.35 | $749.50 | |