| 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 | $165.85 | 4.482% | $173.2834 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.65 | 7.328% | $173.4957 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.92 | 6.285% | $51.9946 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.43 | 10.151% | $19.1993 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.74 | 12.298% | $129.9737 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.88 | 9.213% | $58.844 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.42 | 7.681% | $228.736 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.89 | $835.5267 | $835.52 | $835.55 | $835.50 | |