| 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 | $155.37 | 10.635% | $171.8936 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.77 | 12.536% | $182.0495 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 3.368% | $147.7749 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.48 | 12.446% | $105.1145 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.56 | 8.544% | $98.2974 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.49 | 13.702% | $8.5163 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 7.824% | $245.5907 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.40 | $959.2369 | $959.23 | $959.20 | $959.20 | |