| 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 | $162.92 | 5.651% | $172.1266 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 13.645% | $58.3453 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.57 | 13.828% | $92.8495 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 3.103% | $191.1942 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.53 | 8.426% | $131.7701 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.62 | 4.391% | $58.0623 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.94 | 9.462% | $114.8694 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.36 | $819.2174 | $819.22 | $819.20 | $819.20 | |