| 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 | $164.88 | 4.195% | $171.7967 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.89 | 9.782% | $84.4114 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.72 | 4.669% | $18.5473 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.98 | 12.636% | $259.0403 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.25 | 8.683% | $68.742 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.27 | 12.109% | $131.4702 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.80 | 13.840% | $103.3667 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.79 | $837.3746 | $837.38 | $837.35 | $837.30 | |