| 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 | $159.62 | 8.736% | $173.5644 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.52 | 10.729% | $11.6487 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.86 | 7.520% | $56.8351 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.77 | 4.679% | $122.2337 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.52 | 7.494% | $23.1327 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.91 | 13.806% | $210.4387 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.40 | 9.290% | $14.6449 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.60 | $612.4982 | $612.49 | $612.55 | $612.30 | |