| 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 | $162.57 | 5.792% | $171.9861 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.39 | 9.318% | $107.558 | $107.56 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.48 | 4.613% | $32.9322 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 3.169% | $78.0989 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 9.494% | $60.7692 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.61 | 13.480% | $23.3882 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.85 | 5.349% | $29.3397 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.10 | $504.0723 | $504.08 | $504.10 | $504.10 | |