| 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 | $160.37 | 7.625% | $172.5982 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.63 | 12.543% | $64.8585 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.50 | 3.266% | $178.1339 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.43 | 4.393% | $88.139 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.91 | 5.474% | $51.5873 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.75 | 13.765% | $39.5333 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.85 | 11.404% | $236.0094 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.44 | $830.8596 | $830.86 | $830.90 | $830.80 | |