| 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 | $157.27 | 10.286% | $173.4468 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.76 | 6.568% | $17.8608 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.80 | 12.156% | $21.0853 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.72 | 6.383% | $189.0639 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 5.490% | $103.7389 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.54 | 10.268% | $94.3232 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.79 | 3.841% | $138.9289 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.22 | $738.4478 | $738.45 | $738.45 | $738.40 | |