| 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 | $162.85 | 5.165% | $171.2612 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 3.776% | $83.7887 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.47 | 9.534% | $94.714 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.96 | 7.614% | $244.2407 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.59 | 5.502% | $73.4188 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.25 | 9.172% | $142.1965 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 12.692% | $22.0313 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.41 | $831.6512 | $831.65 | $831.65 | $831.60 | |