| 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 | $163.40 | 5.516% | $172.4131 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.84 | 12.391% | $12.1832 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.45 | 11.657% | $217.117 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.82 | 10.628% | $49.5835 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.50 | 4.559% | $46.5288 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.95 | 13.482% | $131.5824 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.83 | 7.113% | $182.9811 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.79 | $812.3891 | $812.38 | $812.45 | $812.40 | |