| 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 | $171.57 | 5.627% | $181.2242 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.56 | 6.610% | $15.5224 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 7.798% | $80.1263 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.26 | 4.734% | $98.7223 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.50 | 7.177% | $152.7272 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 11.739% | $33.0524 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 10.476% | $272.7431 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.68 | $834.1179 | $834.11 | $834.10 | $834.00 | |