| 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 | $157.60 | 9.749% | $172.9644 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.44 | 4.399% | $238.4891 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 12.165% | $70.6303 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.47 | 9.662% | $160.6219 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.80 | 8.145% | $159.8383 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.84 | 6.785% | $39.3396 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.66 | 6.282% | $20.895 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.78 | $862.7786 | $862.78 | $862.80 | $862.70 | |