| 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 | $158.73 | 9.438% | $173.7109 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.47 | 3.539% | $48.1146 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.97 | 9.563% | $197.1805 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.84 | 5.796% | $96.1051 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.54 | 6.784% | $30.4762 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.25 | 13.396% | $248.6207 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 8.194% | $50.4184 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.40 | $844.6264 | $844.63 | $844.60 | $844.60 | |