| 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 | $165.40 | 4.131% | $172.2327 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.52 | 6.244% | $113.1711 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.81 | 13.479% | $72.4109 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.65 | 13.812% | $50.8171 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 7.524% | $83.4064 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.91 | 11.785% | $227.9408 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.98 | 10.788% | $239.2799 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.84 | $959.2589 | $959.26 | $959.25 | $959.20 | |