| 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 | $162.92 | 5.606% | $172.0533 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 4.345% | $5.6346 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.86 | 12.477% | $157.3103 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.28 | 10.464% | $242.2255 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.81 | 9.847% | $32.7454 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.29 | 8.463% | $142.4011 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.35 | 8.162% | $218.8658 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.91 | $971.2360 | $971.24 | $971.25 | $971.20 | |