| 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 | $159.78 | 8.279% | $173.0082 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.79 | 5.827% | $24.118 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.70 | 9.851% | $179.8261 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.44 | 6.759% | $16.4836 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 3.705% | $189.4276 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.41 | 5.236% | $53.0495 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.87 | 8.756% | $215.1955 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.65 | $851.1085 | $851.12 | $851.15 | $851.00 | |