| 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 | $159.64 | 8.451% | $173.1312 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.32 | 6.555% | $26.9797 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 3.690% | $197.5398 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.69 | 5.194% | $100.6601 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.80 | 11.803% | $88.1008 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.65 | 4.515% | $32.0338 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.89 | 12.373% | $197.6529 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.50 | $816.0983 | $816.09 | $816.15 | $816.10 | |