| 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 | $164.70 | 4.650% | $172.3586 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.88 | 3.464% | $180.9378 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.58 | 13.661% | $105.2274 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 8.639% | $9.5711 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.86 | 13.417% | $247.0903 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.92 | 3.241% | $52.5703 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.36 | 7.443% | $14.3544 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.11 | $782.1099 | $782.11 | $782.10 | $782.20 | |