| 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 | $159.92 | 7.861% | $172.4913 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.76 | 7.604% | $62.1521 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.26 | 4.552% | $97.5052 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.65 | 6.593% | $81.7035 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 5.423% | $24.0364 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.90 | 7.776% | $174.4893 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.41 | 3.211% | $100.5378 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.70 | $712.9156 | $712.92 | $712.95 | $712.90 | |