| 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 | $163.28 | 5.358% | $172.0285 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.43 | 5.487% | $236.7445 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.97 | 10.760% | $136.2016 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.66 | 13.337% | $161.6866 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.32 | 11.102% | $23.6869 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.94 | 12.649% | $86.6721 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.49 | 12.286% | $66.7989 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.09 | $883.8191 | $883.82 | $883.85 | $883.80 | |