| 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 | $162.42 | 5.537% | $171.4132 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.98 | 10.770% | $95.24 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.33 | 4.646% | $95.5732 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.73 | 11.343% | $200.1168 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.36 | 7.503% | $73.4891 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.34 | 7.375% | $141.0263 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.56 | 4.547% | $27.7677 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.72 | $804.6263 | $804.63 | $804.60 | $804.60 | |