| 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 | $162.51 | 6.738% | $173.4599 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.60 | 12.585% | $221.3421 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.40 | 3.504% | $136.0043 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.47 | 5.772% | $91.461 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.53 | 3.280% | $5.7114 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.26 | 5.335% | $120.3558 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.55 | 5.457% | $211.494 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.32 | $959.8285 | $959.82 | $959.80 | $959.90 | |