| 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 | $156.93 | 10.508% | $173.4202 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.48 | 4.814% | $80.1617 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.53 | 6.600% | $34.677 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 11.164% | $13.9288 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.47 | 7.341% | $169.0299 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.74 | 4.688% | $10.1966 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.96 | 13.469% | $66.9013 | $66.90 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.64 | $548.3155 | $548.32 | $548.35 | $548.30 | |