| 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 | $163.56 | 5.213% | $172.0864 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.96 | 7.433% | $26.8153 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.36 | 10.110% | $149.0449 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 7.757% | $192.3139 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 6.439% | $80.3614 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.59 | 6.619% | $42.2105 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.93 | 6.680% | $82.0689 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.37 | $744.9013 | $744.90 | $744.85 | $744.90 | |