| 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 | $165.31 | 4.326% | $172.4613 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 6.743% | $205.9286 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.70 | 8.744% | $8.3733 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.95 | 10.655% | $110.5997 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 13.767% | $191.6405 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 4.448% | $137.7147 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.33 | 5.396% | $74.125 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.51 | $900.8431 | $900.84 | $900.85 | $900.80 | |