| 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 | $163.28 | 5.371% | $172.0498 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.31 | 10.285% | $40.0445 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.87 | 8.743% | $211.9075 | $211.91 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.86 | 7.473% | $77.2301 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.76 | 4.507% | $110.5266 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.45 | 9.168% | $103.1092 | $103.11 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.86 | 13.575% | $67.986 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.39 | $782.8537 | $782.86 | $782.90 | $782.70 | |