| 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 | $165.86 | 4.571% | $173.4415 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 7.480% | $76.0636 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.85 | 8.813% | $22.6875 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.95 | 12.358% | $124.6612 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.83 | 7.334% | $33.0911 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.43 | 8.414% | $230.3039 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.34 | 4.837% | $182.7728 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.03 | $843.0216 | $843.01 | $843.00 | $843.10 | |