| 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 | $166.26 | 4.183% | $173.2147 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.59 | 4.823% | $138.9848 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.52 | 10.407% | $7.1985 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.54 | 9.221% | $85.7822 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.62 | 5.449% | $83.9585 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 6.267% | $264.1585 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.88 | 11.344% | $17.6814 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.99 | $770.9786 | $770.97 | $771.00 | $771.10 | |