| 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 | $159.95 | 8.710% | $173.8816 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.97 | 12.682% | $84.4777 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.73 | 6.345% | $198.578 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.43 | 9.677% | $116.7292 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.54 | 9.273% | $114.234 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.71 | 7.407% | $68.429 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.81 | 4.186% | $108.1555 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.14 | $864.4850 | $864.49 | $864.60 | $864.50 | |