| 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 | $159.26 | 8.482% | $172.7684 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.52 | 12.614% | $106.4428 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.55 | 5.295% | $86.921 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.93 | 10.448% | $62.878 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.31 | 4.819% | $140.7824 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.84 | 10.159% | $174.9766 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.67 | 8.638% | $158.253 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.08 | $903.0222 | $903.02 | $903.05 | $903.10 | |