| 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 | $158.28 | 9.325% | $173.0396 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.65 | 7.752% | $26.5609 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.85 | 8.826% | $129.3397 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.99 | 4.167% | $48.9481 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 3.763% | $44.3587 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.92 | 10.619% | $223.3619 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.88 | 11.558% | $103.6151 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.32 | $749.2240 | $749.23 | $749.20 | $749.20 | |