| 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 | $163.38 | 5.749% | $172.7727 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 11.266% | $174.02 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.82 | 7.286% | $31.9927 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.91 | 8.637% | $68.3435 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.74 | 9.483% | $85.1121 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 6.785% | $41.187 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.80 | 12.308% | $85.1295 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.62 | $658.5575 | $658.55 | $658.55 | $658.50 | |