| 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 | $161.72 | 6.475% | $172.1914 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.42 | 11.408% | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.43 | 6.109% | $263.6066 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.40 | 4.391% | $72.4474 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.26 | 8.496% | $94.6736 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.35 | 12.597% | $181.6753 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.52 | 13.722% | $9.6891 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.10 | $1,046.5334 | $1,046.54 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.60 | |