| 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 | $158.51 | 8.414% | $171.847 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.94 | 13.358% | $257.2546 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 5.248% | $55.1079 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.91 | 9.642% | $162.1715 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.54 | 5.365% | $33.2321 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.77 | 5.199% | $98.6451 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 7.548% | $124.1857 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.50 | $902.4439 | $902.45 | $902.45 | $902.40 | |