| 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 | $161.37 | 6.593% | $172.0091 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 4.763% | $74.7379 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.48 | 9.205% | $25.6413 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 6.329% | $192.2747 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.85 | 3.377% | $78.4115 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.71 | 9.838% | $27.141 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.30 | 6.144% | $259.3098 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.88 | $829.5253 | $829.52 | $829.50 | $829.40 | |