| 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 | $161.28 | 5.648% | $170.3891 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 13.331% | $10.7664 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.54 | 8.847% | $21.2687 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 6.597% | $76.43 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.45 | 3.444% | $229.0767 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.31 | 8.538% | $35.0686 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 12.703% | $194.8522 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.67 | $737.8517 | $737.86 | $737.85 | $738.00 | |