| 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 | $166.35 | 3.621% | $172.3735 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.85 | 4.587% | $75.1458 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.90 | 11.814% | $53.5589 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.39 | 9.247% | $36.4776 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.34 | 4.621% | $252.4923 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 10.798% | $185.5645 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.34 | 7.502% | $22.9409 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.65 | $798.5535 | $798.55 | $798.55 | $798.60 | |