| 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 | $156.97 | 3.501% | $162.4655 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.42 | 9.344% | $44.1968 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.69 | 5.731% | $173.0711 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.99 | 10.416% | $20.968 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.29 | 5.840% | $76.5117 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.31 | 6.481% | $253.7549 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.87 | 3.865% | $35.1791 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.54 | $766.1471 | $766.15 | $766.10 | $766.30 | |