| 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 | $153.72 | 12.785% | $173.3731 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.49 | 5.641% | $5.7997 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 10.832% | $8.8444 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.37 | 10.561% | $253.5938 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.45 | 11.308% | $256.5093 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.29 | 8.693% | $66.6179 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.35 | 4.616% | $5.597 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.65 | $770.3352 | $770.33 | $770.30 | $770.30 | |