| 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 | $158.53 | 9.418% | $173.4604 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 13.158% | $44.7314 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.26 | 8.435% | $25.222 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.40 | 11.215% | $240.6693 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.53 | 5.401% | $50.0971 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.43 | 11.790% | $115.6244 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.26 | 6.681% | $38.6825 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.94 | $688.4871 | $688.48 | $688.45 | $688.50 | |