| 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 | $161.97 | 7.190% | $173.6156 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.33 | 3.716% | $25.2341 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.35 | 5.526% | $45.7455 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.39 | 8.727% | $60.2239 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 11.298% | $269.7641 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.81 | 6.746% | $217.559 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.33 | 10.180% | $150.2084 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.56 | $942.3506 | $942.35 | $942.30 | $942.30 | |