| 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 | $163.30 | 5.728% | $172.6538 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.33 | 3.497% | $154.5521 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 10.762% | $37.1939 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.36 | 8.260% | $35.0329 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 11.213% | $40.4148 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 10.782% | $266.5415 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.69 | 9.800% | $219.2596 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.20 | $925.6486 | $925.63 | $925.65 | $925.70 | |