| 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 | $172.28 | 5.540% | $181.8243 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.94 | 6.560% | $34.0353 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.39 | 3.654% | $167.2872 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.44 | 5.383% | $207.0144 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.61 | 8.138% | $135.8321 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.38 | 6.783% | $137.088 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.93 | 7.139% | $13.8531 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.97 | $876.9344 | $876.93 | $876.95 | $876.90 | |