| 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 | $159.99 | 8.627% | $173.7923 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.83 | 5.687% | $14.6165 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.94 | 8.283% | $163.4424 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.58 | 9.455% | $72.8751 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 8.787% | $7.0494 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 11.650% | $94.7239 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.26 | 6.653% | $253.0449 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.92 | $779.5445 | $779.54 | $779.55 | $779.40 | |