| 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 | $160.33 | 7.599% | $172.5135 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 6.350% | $77.0399 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.92 | 12.307% | $39.2176 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.85 | 3.335% | $213.7484 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 6.239% | $81.719 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.61 | 9.591% | $36.8335 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.73 | 13.628% | $173.544 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.80 | $794.6159 | $794.61 | $794.60 | $794.40 | |