| 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 | $158.88 | 8.362% | $172.1655 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.85 | 6.342% | $46.631 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.30 | 5.108% | $10.8261 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.82 | 6.238% | $251.5928 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.69 | 5.854% | $131.9894 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.58 | 13.502% | $9.7385 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.71 | 8.460% | $166.7139 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.83 | $789.6572 | $789.66 | $789.70 | $789.60 | |