| 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 | $159.62 | 8.672% | $173.4622 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 8.460% | $6.3774 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.95 | 4.607% | $234.2674 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.34 | 9.747% | $140.8493 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.30 | 5.321% | $245.7139 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.82 | 13.658% | $116.8632 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.84 | 5.626% | $53.7003 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.75 | $971.2337 | $971.23 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |