| 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 | $162.28 | 6.142% | $172.2472 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 6.239% | $8.3929 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.92 | 13.473% | $141.7505 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.89 | 7.673% | $184.0024 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.69 | 12.269% | $75.9949 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.89 | 8.169% | $26.9233 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.76 | 11.391% | $242.565 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.33 | $851.8762 | $851.87 | $851.85 | $851.90 | |