| 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 | $157.70 | 9.580% | $172.8077 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.96 | 9.455% | $136.775 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 8.750% | $262.5334 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.79 | 6.293% | $101.8181 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.77 | 4.616% | $247.6993 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.94 | 4.802% | $68.0584 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.38 | 12.301% | $147.5411 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.95 | $1,137.2330 | $1,137.24 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.20 | |