| 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 | $164.68 | 4.699% | $172.4183 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.27 | 3.692% | $61.4582 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 11.414% | $202.1161 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 6.143% | $150.1605 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.50 | 5.696% | $135.8194 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 7.327% | $151.0198 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.68 | 12.742% | $75.1764 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.72 | $948.1687 | $948.18 | $948.10 | $948.20 | |