| 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 | $158.85 | 8.320% | $172.0663 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.62 | 5.486% | $263.3142 | $263.31 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.41 | 6.545% | $229.5086 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.40 | 7.365% | $31.5653 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 3.677% | $23.6176 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.41 | 4.171% | $63.9714 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.35 | 11.831% | $78.6731 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.82 | $862.7165 | $862.72 | $862.60 | $862.80 | |