| 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 | $161.76 | 6.354% | $172.0382 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.60 | 12.322% | $92.778 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.49 | 9.312% | $53.0054 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.79 | 9.583% | $70.9988 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 4.539% | $133.5486 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.78 | 11.487% | $189.2826 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.27 | 3.429% | $58.1995 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.44 | $769.8511 | $769.86 | $769.90 | $769.80 | |