| 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 | $161.27 | 7.192% | $172.8685 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.57 | 10.853% | $173.5625 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.47 | 10.794% | $194.4102 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 7.628% | $74.2526 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.90 | 8.105% | $56.1065 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 11.357% | $178.9396 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.65 | 7.498% | $218.9197 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.54 | $1,069.0596 | $1,069.06 | $1,069.00 | $1,069.10 | |