| 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 | $163.26 | 5.387% | $172.0548 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.59 | 5.776% | $20.7215 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.78 | 9.462% | $149.7221 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.98 | 7.760% | $115.2816 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.25 | 8.238% | $76.0372 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.87 | 6.752% | $150.3815 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.27 | 4.685% | $154.1696 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.00 | $838.3683 | $838.36 | $838.35 | $838.40 | |