| 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 | $163.91 | 5.268% | $172.5448 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.49 | 11.634% | $71.9928 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.28 | 4.759% | $16.0072 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 8.739% | $246.5004 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.74 | 9.556% | $91.7422 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 5.221% | $55.3883 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.74 | 11.742% | $207.5496 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.49 | $861.7253 | $861.72 | $861.75 | $861.60 | |