| 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 | $158.50 | 8.564% | $172.0739 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.64 | 13.166% | $73.1505 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.72 | 5.623% | $63.0781 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.42 | 7.784% | $101.7697 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.74 | 4.299% | $98.8129 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.54 | 6.486% | $173.0823 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.58 | 6.739% | $256.7927 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.14 | $938.7601 | $938.75 | $938.75 | $938.90 | |