| 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 | $159.82 | 8.283% | $173.0579 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.68 | 6.662% | $121.2534 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.84 | 9.253% | $82.8575 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.92 | 12.677% | $12.3043 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 4.690% | $28.7165 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 3.511% | $220.199 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.28 | 6.691% | $226.4837 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.70 | $864.8723 | $864.87 | $864.85 | $865.00 | |