| 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 | $158.37 | 9.532% | $173.4658 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.61 | 8.695% | $56.0975 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.36 | 7.403% | $50.8661 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.59 | 5.682% | $148.5783 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.91 | 9.352% | $103.786 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 4.749% | $98.9669 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.48 | 10.496% | $49.1486 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.80 | $680.9092 | $680.93 | $680.90 | $681.00 | |