| 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 | $163.62 | 5.512% | $172.6387 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.44 | 3.175% | $21.089 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.35 | 7.349% | $215.0737 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 12.541% | $46.9746 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.56 | 4.813% | $128.4588 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.34 | 12.152% | $215.7132 | $215.71 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.40 | 5.850% | $71.3429 | $71.34 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.45 | $871.2909 | $871.28 | $871.25 | $871.30 | |