| 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 | $161.73 | 7.117% | $173.2403 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.45 | 10.694% | $118.9407 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.27 | 12.330% | $250.7992 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.67 | 10.757% | $231.1166 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.72 | 10.227% | $6.305 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.98 | 11.430% | $17.8065 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.50 | 10.255% | $14.8844 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.32 | $813.0927 | $813.10 | $813.10 | $813.00 | |