| 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 | $161.63 | 6.715% | $172.4835 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.30 | 3.325% | $73.6707 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.42 | 4.677% | $242.2435 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 13.603% | $266.649 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.63 | 6.521% | $199.8654 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.39 | 7.106% | $12.1994 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.68 | 7.529% | $201.8104 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.77 | $1,168.9219 | $1,168.92 | $1,168.90 | $1,168.90 | |