| 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 | $163.28 | 6.398% | $173.7267 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.80 | 6.582% | $7.2476 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.84 | 12.209% | $62.6575 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.82 | 11.840% | $38.9427 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.73 | 4.237% | $36.2015 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.47 | 5.235% | $27.8557 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 8.799% | $240.9354 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.39 | $587.5671 | $587.58 | $587.60 | $587.50 | |