| 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 | $158.76 | 8.730% | $172.6197 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.36 | 10.548% | $71.1487 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.49 | 7.305% | $32.7173 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.34 | 5.165% | $120.2457 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.54 | 13.452% | $243.3999 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 5.104% | $93.5005 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.49 | 6.636% | $90.0968 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.94 | $823.7286 | $823.74 | $823.70 | $823.60 | |