| 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 | $152.67 | 12.718% | $172.0866 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.74 | 3.237% | $115.357 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.90 | 10.763% | $178.2177 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.44 | 6.729% | $67.7089 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.97 | 5.587% | $241.7626 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.79 | 4.821% | $85.7331 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.93 | 7.430% | $27.8566 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.44 | $888.7225 | $888.73 | $888.70 | $888.80 | |