| 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 | $159.95 | 7.640% | $172.1702 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 12.242% | $36.2093 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.35 | 11.158% | $14.8396 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 8.782% | $268.4196 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.74 | 4.579% | $94.895 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 11.198% | $79.6289 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.55 | 8.677% | $94.0599 | $94.06 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.21 | $760.2225 | $760.23 | $760.20 | $760.20 | |