| 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 | $163.31 | 5.775% | $172.7412 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.87 | 5.344% | $57.8023 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.48 | 7.495% | $180.0326 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.94 | 12.466% | $128.1438 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.82 | 12.806% | $20.102 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.47 | 6.785% | $215.1397 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.64 | 8.815% | $132.3626 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.53 | $906.3242 | $906.31 | $906.35 | $906.20 | |