| 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 | $165.78 | 4.736% | $173.6313 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 8.463% | $52.4527 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.84 | 11.429% | $144.6794 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.75 | 12.503% | $149.3477 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.82 | 5.517% | $111.6581 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.34 | 3.200% | $16.8629 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.76 | 8.634% | $140.9635 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.65 | $789.5956 | $789.59 | $789.60 | $789.70 | |