| 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 | $156.27 | 10.872% | $173.2597 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.38 | 5.806% | $38.4922 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.98 | 9.360% | $67.7813 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.88 | 9.332% | $109.2008 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.26 | 3.597% | $169.1325 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.95 | 8.621% | $156.3599 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.99 | 9.603% | $42.7342 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.71 | $756.9606 | $756.95 | $757.00 | $757.00 | |