| 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 | $162.62 | 5.870% | $172.1658 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.68 | 9.735% | $54.5163 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.60 | 6.364% | $247.4027 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.76 | 3.148% | $216.3632 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.43 | 4.540% | $141.5785 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.26 | 11.508% | $64.9646 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.91 | 9.528% | $50.2843 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.26 | $947.2754 | $947.27 | $947.25 | $947.40 | |