| 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 | $165.97 | 3.706% | $172.1208 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 10.425% | $50.5194 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 5.446% | $230.6948 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.40 | 13.543% | $8.4022 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.60 | 11.485% | $233.6726 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.85 | 12.789% | $60.7369 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.30 | 4.420% | $105.7775 | $105.78 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.65 | $861.9242 | $861.92 | $861.90 | $861.90 | |