| 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 | $167.73 | 4.350% | $175.0263 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 9.455% | $55.0996 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.48 | 7.668% | $23.1271 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.74 | 10.680% | $128.101 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.41 | 13.102% | $183.689 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.90 | 13.189% | $80.251 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.73 | 5.293% | $222.9369 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.33 | $868.2309 | $868.24 | $868.30 | $868.20 | |