| 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 | $156.86 | 9.688% | $172.0566 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.36 | 12.482% | $268.1121 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.52 | 11.527% | $97.6084 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.90 | 12.596% | $148.5141 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.46 | 9.680% | $46.5701 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.95 | 10.543% | $234.2959 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.60 | 13.632% | $8.636 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.65 | $975.7932 | $975.80 | $975.75 | $975.80 | |