| 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 | $156.90 | 10.593% | $173.5204 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.37 | 6.600% | $21.7144 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.99 | 3.268% | $103.2577 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 6.797% | $9.0243 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.45 | 5.471% | $147.0793 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.41 | 13.570% | $274.1693 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 9.679% | $58.8318 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.21 | $787.5972 | $787.59 | $787.55 | $787.60 | |