| 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 | $162.87 | 6.381% | $173.2627 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.33 | 4.817% | $63.2361 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.48 | 11.830% | $50.8603 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 6.424% | $14.5162 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.44 | 5.516% | $27.8984 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.73 | 4.406% | $99.9479 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.97 | 9.429% | $243.9938 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.46 | $673.7154 | $673.72 | $673.70 | $673.70 | |