| 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 | $160.38 | 7.389% | $172.2305 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.25 | 3.196% | $10.5776 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.31 | 4.550% | $224.0611 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 10.337% | $87.0449 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 9.776% | $12.7999 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.66 | 6.346% | $162.3478 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.29 | 6.510% | $113.2095 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.44 | $782.2713 | $782.27 | $782.30 | $782.20 | |