| 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 | $163.39 | 6.112% | $173.3764 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 11.323% | $8.839 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.31 | 10.546% | $69.9867 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.94 | 9.802% | $62.5213 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.91 | 8.676% | $109.665 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.53 | 9.573% | $29.0697 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.42 | 11.595% | $99.7882 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.44 | $553.2463 | $553.26 | $553.25 | $553.30 | |