| 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 | $162.77 | 6.465% | $173.2931 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.61 | 8.481% | $6.0858 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.42 | 10.179% | $185.5635 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.72 | 7.733% | $251.7936 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.96 | 5.768% | $130.0523 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.59 | 4.291% | $129.9362 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 8.857% | $71.0401 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.33 | $947.7646 | $947.76 | $947.80 | $947.80 | |