| 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 | $171.57 | 6.105% | $182.0443 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 5.631% | $42.1468 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 10.394% | $216.9573 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.63 | 4.648% | $147.1665 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.50 | 9.661% | $76.2144 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.82 | 7.131% | $57.6579 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.84 | 11.467% | $131.3527 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.79 | $853.5399 | $853.54 | $853.50 | $853.60 | |