| 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 | $163.75 | 5.700% | $173.0838 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 6.211% | $15.4218 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.88 | 11.571% | $158.2969 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 11.795% | $243.6684 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.85 | 11.131% | $87.6268 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 3.241% | $30.6729 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.46 | 10.742% | $25.9801 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.13 | $734.7507 | $734.75 | $734.75 | $734.80 | |