| 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 | $172.33 | 3.128% | $177.7205 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.62 | 7.366% | $210.0294 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 12.753% | $87.564 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.62 | 10.125% | $158.1615 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.32 | 12.747% | $104.088 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.51 | 12.765% | $135.8931 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.34 | 8.405% | $82.7564 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.40 | $956.2129 | $956.21 | $956.20 | $956.30 | |