| 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 | $163.69 | 5.277% | $172.3279 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 3.182% | $71.7837 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 10.704% | $264.8593 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.74 | 8.327% | $85.2967 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.67 | 7.196% | $26.4453 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.79 | 6.872% | $211.3821 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.29 | 12.850% | $140.2613 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.00 | $972.3563 | $972.36 | $972.40 | $972.40 | |