| 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 | $159.84 | 8.732% | $173.7972 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.49 | 8.501% | $27.6569 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 6.107% | $30.4527 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.67 | 12.415% | $185.1138 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 13.847% | $20.8454 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.99 | 3.156% | $158.8499 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.58 | 5.854% | $117.0534 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.58 | $713.7693 | $713.77 | $713.75 | $713.80 | |