| 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 | $157.50 | 10.124% | $173.4453 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 13.775% | $23.5059 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.44 | 10.412% | $6.0064 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 8.693% | $236.5703 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.39 | 9.514% | $22.3299 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 10.324% | $22.3958 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.50 | 8.698% | $264.6796 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.44 | $748.9332 | $748.95 | $748.95 | $748.90 | |