| 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 | $164.30 | 5.519% | $173.3677 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 12.237% | $16.2407 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.60 | 5.184% | $158.4071 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.57 | 3.273% | $34.6687 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 3.368% | $25.4595 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.48 | 4.108% | $204.5514 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.34 | 3.428% | $129.6367 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.39 | $742.3318 | $742.34 | $742.30 | $742.40 | |