| 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 | $172.69 | 6.687% | $184.2378 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.97 | 12.300% | $68.4693 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.67 | 12.614% | $67.1968 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 6.690% | $262.052 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.85 | 13.164% | $170.7079 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.39 | 5.473% | $57.3668 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.25 | 9.224% | $39.5937 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.44 | $849.6243 | $849.63 | $849.60 | $849.70 | |