| 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 | $160.64 | 7.697% | $173.0045 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.74 | 5.553% | $147.4998 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.25 | 8.630% | $40.4647 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.25 | 3.598% | $39.6262 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 7.786% | $184.5943 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 6.348% | $217.705 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.38 | 7.706% | $182.4324 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.23 | $985.3269 | $985.32 | $985.35 | $985.30 | |