| 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 | $172.42 | 4.442% | $180.0789 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.79 | 8.110% | $52.7469 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.71 | 8.365% | $65.7884 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.54 | 12.271% | $26.4286 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.62 | 3.329% | $106.0362 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.80 | 9.488% | $158.5386 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.84 | 6.244% | $129.4477 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.72 | $719.0653 | $719.08 | $719.15 | $718.90 | |