| 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 | $164.39 | 5.331% | $173.1536 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.51 | 7.733% | $40.4106 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.47 | 6.577% | $48.4606 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 10.833% | $270.8537 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.77 | 10.762% | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.78 | 4.444% | $65.5699 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 13.706% | $60.9919 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.94 | $703.4903 | $703.48 | $703.45 | $703.70 | |