| 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 | $160.97 | 7.803% | $173.5305 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.29 | 6.221% | $17.3034 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 12.307% | $73.6172 | $73.62 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.35 | 13.549% | $168.4499 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.63 | 8.419% | $220.7736 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.50 | 10.475% | $55.7899 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.80 | 11.546% | $219.5225 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.09 | $928.9870 | $928.98 | $928.95 | $928.90 | |