| 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 | $164.95 | 4.742% | $172.7719 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 7.603% | $161.695 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.96 | 9.705% | $182.0664 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 10.745% | $81.6523 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.33 | 13.628% | $262.8557 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.26 | 11.669% | $77.3419 | $77.34 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.87 | 6.634% | $200.3333 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.37 | $1,138.7165 | $1,138.72 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.80 | |