| 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 | $152.80 | 12.545% | $171.9688 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 4.755% | $180.0319 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.99 | 5.599% | $86.5806 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.68 | 12.805% | $81.9867 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.94 | 8.359% | $119.1299 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 4.841% | $77.9283 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.39 | 13.594% | $167.4262 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.99 | $885.0524 | $885.06 | $885.15 | $885.00 | |