| 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 | $157.98 | 9.736% | $173.3609 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.80 | 12.277% | $13.2487 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 4.368% | $153.995 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 12.843% | $91.2674 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.89 | 5.629% | $110.7943 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 10.378% | $10.8502 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 4.622% | $38.3335 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.57 | $591.8500 | $591.85 | $591.85 | $591.90 | |