| 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 | $165.66 | 4.150% | $172.5349 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 10.638% | $37.9378 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.66 | 12.533% | $232.5607 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 13.869% | $19.7107 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.66 | 6.787% | $78.6593 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.80 | 4.551% | $109.5694 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 8.203% | $96.0951 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.19 | $747.0679 | $747.07 | $747.05 | $747.10 | |