| 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 | $163.62 | 4.734% | $171.3658 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 9.747% | $95.9738 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.68 | 3.863% | $212.5868 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.76 | 4.790% | $86.7242 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.95 | 7.729% | $48.4242 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.60 | 4.704% | $212.1303 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 10.548% | $44.5177 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.33 | $871.7228 | $871.72 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |