| 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 | $161.69 | 6.515% | $172.2241 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.71 | 5.623% | $215.1646 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.98 | 12.432% | $104.5393 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.30 | 8.135% | $69.5308 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.50 | 12.163% | $177.7784 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.75 | 9.314% | $146.2075 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.64 | 4.478% | $50.8181 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.57 | $936.2628 | $936.26 | $936.25 | $936.20 | |