| 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 | $160.73 | 7.776% | $173.2284 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 12.113% | $6.5922 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.59 | 3.210% | $94.53 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.25 | 6.516% | $201.5815 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.87 | 5.249% | $136.6869 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.44 | 3.414% | $12.8647 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.60 | 11.252% | $194.246 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.36 | $819.7297 | $819.73 | $819.80 | $819.70 | |