| 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 | $165.72 | 3.588% | $171.666 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.77 | 9.608% | $102.7794 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 7.470% | $9.5326 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.63 | 12.296% | $40.0111 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.78 | 11.253% | $74.2948 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.94 | 4.308% | $80.2546 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.43 | 11.737% | $54.1142 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.14 | $532.6527 | $532.64 | $532.65 | $532.70 | |