| 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 | $166.58 | 3.476% | $172.3703 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.55 | 7.485% | $200.5133 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.74 | 9.820% | $54.6245 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.68 | 3.230% | $100.8351 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.94 | 4.830% | $157.1821 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 5.342% | $52.987 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.51 | 6.298% | $87.7065 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.30 | $826.2188 | $826.22 | $826.20 | $826.20 | |