| 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 | $163.79 | 5.300% | $172.4709 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 3.326% | $8.1628 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.33 | 11.612% | $235.8696 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.72 | 9.113% | $214.6471 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.25 | 6.500% | $29.0213 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.59 | 8.651% | $107.119 | $107.12 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.92 | 3.685% | $187.5869 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.50 | $954.8776 | $954.88 | $954.80 | $954.90 | |