| 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 | $162.96 | 6.300% | $173.2265 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.66 | 7.400% | $23.2628 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.74 | 8.718% | $139.9636 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.56 | 5.668% | $113.6565 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.26 | 8.233% | $70.6329 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.95 | 4.658% | $250.0803 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.89 | 6.296% | $209.2862 | $209.29 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.02 | $980.1088 | $980.11 | $980.15 | $980.20 | |