| 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 | $161.83 | 6.679% | $172.6386 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.90 | 4.868% | $96.3737 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.76 | 5.307% | $225.1042 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.69 | 4.266% | $48.6818 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.46 | 4.695% | $87.3784 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.65 | 7.578% | $32.9727 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.60 | 3.376% | $184.6295 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.89 | $847.7789 | $847.77 | $847.80 | $847.80 | |