| 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 | $172.57 | 5.613% | $182.2564 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.84 | 10.857% | $68.554 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.37 | 13.371% | $110.3893 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.73 | 12.175% | $171.3249 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 8.457% | $160.4079 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.99 | 3.241% | $78.4528 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.96 | 13.240% | $49.7803 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.36 | $821.1656 | $821.16 | $821.15 | $821.30 | |