| 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 | $157.51 | 9.343% | $172.2262 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.73 | 12.295% | $62.582 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.85 | 6.372% | $18.9874 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.39 | 3.677% | $111.3387 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.67 | 6.568% | $87.0341 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.68 | 11.772% | $188.537 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.87 | 7.711% | $146.3469 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.70 | $787.0523 | $787.06 | $787.15 | $786.90 | |