| 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 | $164.50 | 5.201% | $173.0556 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.49 | 12.780% | $10.7028 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.33 | 9.328% | $206.9907 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 9.649% | $148.684 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 6.122% | $16.6293 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.68 | 13.109% | $225.8561 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 4.866% | $48.7837 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.79 | $830.7022 | $830.70 | $830.75 | $830.80 | |