| 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 | $163.57 | 5.443% | $172.4731 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.53 | 8.778% | $82.16 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.71 | 13.263% | $135.5871 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.39 | 7.178% | $22.9254 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.54 | 9.259% | $244.2376 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.82 | 6.642% | $174.7009 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.40 | 3.491% | $9.7282 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.96 | $841.8123 | $841.82 | $841.85 | $841.80 | |