| 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 | $163.79 | 5.369% | $172.5839 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.52 | 11.745% | $27.3999 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.27 | 10.315% | $167.9767 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.48 | 10.560% | $46.9659 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.57 | 10.107% | $120.6442 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.64 | 5.135% | $197.2753 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 3.312% | $183.5338 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.92 | $916.3797 | $916.38 | $916.45 | $916.40 | |