| 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 | $158.94 | 9.139% | $173.4655 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.74 | 6.523% | $23.1581 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.38 | 13.369% | $138.741 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 9.600% | $144.0473 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.89 | 4.647% | $188.2495 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.84 | 8.304% | $78.8886 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.96 | 3.528% | $68.2871 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.18 | $814.8371 | $814.85 | $814.85 | $814.80 | |