| 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 | $156.94 | 9.598% | $172.0031 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.73 | 13.182% | $31.3854 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.33 | 5.379% | $262.7415 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 4.546% | $182.6628 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 3.349% | $5.7462 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.93 | 5.660% | $149.9632 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.34 | 11.305% | $106.1182 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.55 | $910.6204 | $910.62 | $910.60 | $910.60 | |