| 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 | $164.39 | 5.521% | $173.466 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.98 | 12.796% | $275.1997 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.88 | 7.655% | $158.1237 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 7.544% | $50.5027 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.43 | 11.414% | $12.7346 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.84 | 13.193% | $40.5684 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.93 | 10.617% | $62.9743 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.41 | $773.5694 | $773.56 | $773.50 | $773.60 | |