| 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 | $167.42 | 3.198% | $172.7741 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 6.642% | $70.0745 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.41 | 6.313% | $239.6401 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 6.198% | $211.865 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 8.624% | $155.1911 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.74 | 4.160% | $7.0204 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.49 | 7.351% | $243.1393 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.14 | $1,099.7045 | $1,099.70 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.70 | |