| 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 | $164.85 | 4.810% | $172.7793 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.81 | 3.474% | $133.2849 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.87 | 5.202% | $37.736 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.39 | 13.305% | $268.9747 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.36 | 3.619% | $52.1825 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 3.634% | $51.0397 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.26 | 10.325% | $5.8031 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.79 | $721.8002 | $721.79 | $721.85 | $721.80 | |