| 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 | $172.48 | 5.674% | $182.2665 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.82 | 6.830% | $122.6622 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.71 | 6.737% | $211.0297 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.50 | 12.191% | $130.7025 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 11.816% | $17.3762 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 12.266% | $18.5463 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.97 | 13.721% | $189.88 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.54 | $872.4634 | $872.47 | $872.50 | $872.50 | |