| 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 | $161.26 | 7.353% | $173.1174 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.69 | 12.839% | $47.0426 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.35 | 10.320% | $94.1581 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.90 | 12.285% | $231.1948 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 9.205% | $20.6943 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.73 | 12.163% | $147.7523 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.69 | 3.850% | $99.3741 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.57 | $813.3336 | $813.32 | $813.30 | $813.40 | |