| 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 | $159.94 | 8.191% | $173.0407 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.57 | 10.155% | $146.0325 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.88 | 12.312% | $130.1471 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.53 | 4.157% | $177.6189 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.85 | 12.750% | $102.4334 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.76 | 6.585% | $49.8391 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.26 | 7.814% | $82.219 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.79 | $861.3307 | $861.33 | $861.35 | $861.10 | |