| 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 | $163.42 | 5.400% | $172.2447 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.39 | 13.188% | $53.6398 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.94 | 10.254% | $166.4174 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.53 | 6.431% | $74.0015 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.26 | 8.576% | $207.6625 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 10.359% | $86.0469 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.53 | 9.500% | $61.9004 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.04 | $821.9132 | $821.91 | $821.90 | $821.80 | |