| 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 | $163.57 | 5.303% | $172.2441 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.60 | 5.544% | $117.7871 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.47 | 10.809% | $167.8424 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 13.263% | $14.5769 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 10.132% | $41.8061 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.91 | 3.359% | $96.0308 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 8.475% | $246.7589 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.86 | $857.0463 | $857.05 | $857.10 | $857.00 | |