| 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 | $153.29 | 12.229% | $172.0358 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 4.785% | $77.1427 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.85 | 7.828% | $185.3024 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.87 | 12.644% | $192.4748 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.85 | 8.578% | $142.0743 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 7.397% | $52.5708 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.66 | 5.159% | $142.6587 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.09 | $964.2595 | $964.25 | $964.20 | $964.30 | |