| 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 | $162.81 | 5.785% | $172.2286 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.67 | 8.804% | $223.7772 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.78 | 7.172% | $58.7088 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.33 | 11.195% | $45.9569 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.35 | 4.137% | $94.0878 | $94.09 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 11.484% | $40.9704 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 10.564% | $220.8074 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.40 | $856.5371 | $856.55 | $856.55 | $856.60 | |