| 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 | $172.76 | 5.375% | $182.0459 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.55 | 13.455% | $34.6605 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.42 | 10.376% | $162.7163 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.81 | 13.432% | $70.1123 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.58 | 11.130% | $76.213 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.69 | 7.371% | $268.0946 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.88 | 13.263% | $50.8324 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.69 | $844.6750 | $844.67 | $844.65 | $844.60 | |