| 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 | $165.77 | 4.595% | $173.3871 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.44 | 6.156% | $14.2674 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.42 | 12.590% | $81.5377 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.75 | 3.524% | $68.067 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.32 | 8.111% | $19.8059 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 5.358% | $36.3696 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.69 | 13.534% | $213.092 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.91 | $606.5267 | $606.54 | $606.50 | $606.60 | |