| 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 | $161.54 | 6.717% | $172.3906 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.81 | 8.784% | $69.4151 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.50 | 11.871% | $250.0317 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.71 | 10.129% | $72.3658 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.93 | 9.231% | $177.9701 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.91 | 12.146% | $44.7575 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.26 | 8.255% | $34.9231 | $34.92 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.66 | $821.8539 | $821.86 | $821.80 | $821.90 | |