| 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 | $160.34 | 7.566% | $172.4713 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.78 | 8.365% | $26.8528 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.42 | 6.793% | $224.7138 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.76 | 3.280% | $101.9993 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.95 | 8.729% | $15.1677 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.45 | 11.802% | $267.7099 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.55 | 3.845% | $82.6087 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.25 | $891.5235 | $891.52 | $891.45 | $891.60 | |