| 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 | $158.79 | 8.674% | $172.5634 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 7.278% | $200.2773 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.46 | 11.158% | $116.1156 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.34 | 3.778% | $104.1308 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.31 | 4.708% | $7.6542 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.70 | 5.582% | $120.0467 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.45 | 12.795% | $26.4504 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.74 | $747.2384 | $747.24 | $747.25 | $747.30 | |