| 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 | $164.97 | 4.675% | $172.6823 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 8.268% | $37.5257 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 6.252% | $27.3811 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.54 | 5.479% | $49.0899 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.89 | 4.832% | $188.5823 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 6.556% | $257.6844 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.54 | 4.168% | $80.7719 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.20 | $813.7176 | $813.71 | $813.80 | $813.80 | |