| 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 | $161.71 | 7.567% | $173.9466 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 4.846% | $9.7087 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.38 | 3.538% | $9.7119 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.52 | 8.372% | $105.6844 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.89 | 10.150% | $203.6563 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.55 | 13.515% | $262.844 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.65 | 4.187% | $34.0171 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.96 | $799.5690 | $799.57 | $799.55 | $799.50 | |