| 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 | $162.50 | 4.185% | $169.3006 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.28 | 7.351% | $11.0357 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.34 | 12.379% | $53.2002 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.67 | 13.588% | $35.9733 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.51 | 8.535% | $86.2962 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.88 | 9.190% | $190.9515 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 4.613% | $183.01 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.12 | $729.7675 | $729.77 | $729.75 | $729.80 | |