| 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 | $159.96 | 8.575% | $173.6766 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.28 | 7.750% | $62.7967 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.39 | 4.773% | $84.227 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.98 | 7.392% | $176.1014 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.58 | 8.394% | $56.9936 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.34 | 9.854% | $108.0304 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.96 | 11.608% | $35.6699 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.49 | $697.4956 | $697.50 | $697.55 | $697.50 | |