| 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 | $164.66 | 4.731% | $172.4501 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 5.713% | $8.975 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.77 | 9.363% | $176.9165 | $176.92 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.75 | 8.135% | $129.4917 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.36 | 10.371% | $7.0196 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.72 | 6.316% | $221.9028 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.92 | 6.449% | $24.3981 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.67 | $741.1538 | $741.16 | $741.15 | $741.20 | |