| 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 | $172.35 | 5.170% | $181.2605 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.25 | 10.620% | $72.1796 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.28 | 5.656% | $40.4451 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.83 | 4.219% | $252.0328 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 11.653% | $52.2313 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 3.440% | $154.9428 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 4.808% | $72.045 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.02 | $825.1371 | $825.14 | $825.20 | $825.00 | |