| 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 | $161.87 | 7.128% | $173.4081 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.44 | 6.438% | $19.6272 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.25 | 3.236% | $235.6362 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.75 | 4.538% | $205.6785 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.68 | 10.283% | $63.6112 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.59 | 6.778% | $5.9689 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.33 | 6.103% | $27.9369 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.91 | $731.8670 | $731.88 | $731.90 | $731.80 | |