| 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 | $156.57 | 10.479% | $172.977 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.30 | 9.488% | $28.7953 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.50 | 4.869% | $134.7567 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 7.254% | $262.5042 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.58 | 8.762% | $47.3985 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 9.514% | $84.731 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 4.646% | $18.7107 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.95 | $749.8734 | $749.88 | $749.90 | $749.90 | |