| 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 | $164.98 | 5.266% | $173.6678 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.50 | 13.776% | $34.7017 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.91 | 9.570% | $204.7973 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 13.797% | $28.7906 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.56 | 12.734% | $34.4515 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.92 | 5.450% | $225.5786 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.25 | 7.756% | $125.2664 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.42 | $827.2539 | $827.26 | $827.25 | $827.40 | |