| 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 | $159.77 | 8.294% | $173.0213 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.58 | 6.400% | $41.0491 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.49 | 9.634% | $59.7396 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.82 | 11.579% | $31.0413 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.71 | 7.739% | $85.8788 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.26 | 3.183% | $110.6741 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.93 | 4.602% | $167.29 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.56 | $668.6942 | $668.69 | $668.70 | $668.60 | |