| 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 | $166.62 | 3.312% | $172.1385 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.32 | 13.745% | $78.848 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 9.109% | $10.7254 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.99 | 7.689% | $120.6009 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.93 | 7.345% | $217.8352 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.68 | 4.643% | $35.2438 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.63 | 4.126% | $49.5952 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.00 | $684.9870 | $685.00 | $685.05 | $684.80 | |