| 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 | $163.64 | 5.370% | $172.4275 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.78 | 5.689% | $121.3098 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.88 | 13.152% | $196.7487 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.73 | 13.476% | $63.2402 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.89 | 6.136% | $10.4969 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.59 | 10.209% | $70.0819 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.77 | 12.660% | $183.3767 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.28 | $817.6817 | $817.69 | $817.75 | $817.60 | |