| 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 | $163.96 | 5.412% | $172.8335 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.85 | 3.299% | $242.5977 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 3.231% | $67.6679 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.34 | 9.217% | $95.3901 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.86 | 11.710% | $276.8844 | $276.88 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 5.623% | $75.9641 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.40 | 7.763% | $146.9887 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.88 | $1,078.3264 | $1,078.32 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.40 | |