| 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 | $163.33 | 5.756% | $172.7313 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 11.778% | $179.236 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.98 | 7.712% | $198.1685 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.85 | 3.184% | $38.0233 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.30 | 13.717% | $61.7483 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.70 | 9.211% | $176.5942 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 8.524% | $16.2677 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.50 | $842.7693 | $842.77 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |