| 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 | $172.41 | 4.745% | $180.5909 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.57 | 5.227% | $72.1542 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.43 | 12.586% | $277.4457 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.48 | 9.476% | $104.5277 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.61 | 9.144% | $72.7008 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.30 | 10.341% | $106.2584 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 8.598% | $49.9225 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.77 | $863.6002 | $863.60 | $863.60 | $863.60 | |