| 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 | $158.86 | 9.196% | $173.4688 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.78 | 3.750% | $24.6718 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.85 | 8.397% | $269.7459 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.80 | 5.497% | $119.0006 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.40 | 3.183% | $90.1819 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.41 | 10.685% | $204.1142 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 8.591% | $57.26 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.83 | $938.4432 | $938.44 | $938.40 | $938.50 | |