| 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 | $163.26 | 5.361% | $172.0124 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.87 | 11.381% | $27.7005 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.77 | 3.234% | $25.5711 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.86 | 6.721% | $156.7305 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.26 | 4.112% | $174.1377 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.54 | 11.343% | $215.4932 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.28 | 3.193% | $19.8956 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.84 | $791.5410 | $791.54 | $791.55 | $791.50 | |