| 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 | $159.86 | 8.198% | $172.9653 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.54 | 6.799% | $65.7241 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.39 | 5.666% | $71.2083 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.52 | 3.368% | $203.1388 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.45 | 10.235% | $215.4543 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.71 | 13.526% | $143.8488 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.47 | 12.542% | $14.034 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.94 | $886.3736 | $886.37 | $886.35 | $886.30 | |