| 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 | $164.95 | 4.555% | $172.4635 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.29 | 10.739% | $43.5094 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.72 | 11.374% | $23.0767 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.37 | 7.722% | $221.2287 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 9.249% | $9.4391 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.35 | 13.733% | $100.4831 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.35 | 8.515% | $169.6632 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.67 | $739.8637 | $739.86 | $739.90 | $739.90 | |