| 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 | $166.52 | 3.579% | $172.4798 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 5.187% | $77.4387 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 6.428% | $233.0347 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.34 | 4.530% | $135.1991 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.60 | 12.781% | $23.2329 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.76 | 12.165% | $63.6649 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.31 | 3.508% | $137.9865 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.11 | $843.0366 | $843.03 | $843.10 | $843.00 | |