| 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 | $163.51 | 5.787% | $172.9723 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 4.398% | $12.4025 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.45 | 12.338% | $12.8627 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.46 | 10.470% | $96.6171 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.45 | 8.431% | $203.2539 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.35 | 4.858% | $58.0389 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.35 | 10.406% | $199.1172 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.45 | $755.2646 | $755.26 | $755.20 | $755.30 | |