| 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 | $162.97 | 5.570% | $172.0474 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.60 | 12.674% | $15.3237 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 12.774% | $178.5325 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.49 | 4.212% | $144.3232 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.28 | 7.472% | $260.3832 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.35 | 3.780% | $215.1878 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.83 | 5.477% | $24.0804 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.83 | $1,009.8782 | $1,009.87 | $1,009.90 | $1,009.80 | |