| 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 | $160.96 | 7.123% | $172.4252 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.58 | 7.622% | $148.0663 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 3.484% | $25.5192 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.37 | 6.233% | $48.1979 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.72 | 4.600% | $143.0091 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.69 | 9.578% | $17.1928 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.51 | 9.758% | $114.7081 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.49 | $669.1186 | $669.13 | $669.10 | $669.10 | |