| 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 | $72.66 | 5.323% | $76.5277 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.96 | 5.552% | $168.841 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 8.411% | $234.7965 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.90 | 4.169% | $170.733 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 10.645% | $160.2361 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.79 | 7.270% | $113.4809 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.79 | 12.604% | $229.4757 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.50 | $1,154.0909 | $1,154.10 | $1,154.20 | $1,154.00 | |