| 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 | $165.42 | 4.156% | $172.2949 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.64 | 12.743% | $198.0218 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 12.844% | $157.3384 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.34 | 4.593% | $19.1824 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.94 | 10.614% | $157.0055 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.25 | 9.438% | $79.069 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.67 | 9.850% | $55.661 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.69 | $838.5730 | $838.57 | $838.55 | $838.60 | |