| 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 | $158.84 | 8.396% | $172.1762 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.26 | 7.385% | $51.824 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.54 | 3.103% | $5.7119 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 4.848% | $16.6708 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.47 | 12.371% | $205.0434 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.53 | 13.653% | $277.9157 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.30 | 8.865% | $114.6348 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.84 | $843.9768 | $843.97 | $843.95 | $843.90 | |