| 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 | $161.99 | 6.540% | $172.5841 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.62 | 12.264% | $251.0448 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.59 | 8.141% | $89.3137 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.31 | 9.210% | $74.6014 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.31 | 6.316% | $50.2981 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.91 | 9.840% | $80.0843 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 13.801% | $204.2387 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.20 | $922.1651 | $922.15 | $922.20 | $922.10 | |