| 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 | $165.65 | 4.172% | $172.5609 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.86 | 4.667% | $42.7669 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.41 | 9.745% | $60.8097 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.25 | 10.764% | $98.8569 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.97 | 12.481% | $105.6984 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.30 | 7.174% | $267.1848 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.64 | 8.599% | $173.3674 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.08 | $921.2450 | $921.25 | $921.20 | $921.40 | |