| 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 | $163.57 | 5.130% | $171.9611 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.28 | 10.386% | $19.0747 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.48 | 3.235% | $39.7248 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.34 | 8.474% | $56.7753 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.70 | 6.684% | $152.2381 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 3.850% | $169.182 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.25 | 11.700% | $130.9683 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.53 | $739.9243 | $739.92 | $739.90 | $740.00 | |