| 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 | $201.73 | 7.358% | $216.5733 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 4.539% | $72.7173 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.83 | 5.154% | $173.3253 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 8.553% | $186.4832 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.49 | 4.261% | $163.158 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.50 | 4.677% | $158.5857 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.38 | 5.733% | $58.5549 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.28 | $1,029.3977 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.50 | |