| 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 | $159.50 | 8.106% | $172.4291 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.68 | 6.113% | $146.0964 | $146.10 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.97 | 12.300% | $35.9023 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.63 | 3.252% | $178.2439 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.52 | 4.277% | $14.0983 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.61 | 5.538% | $207.4983 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.66 | 8.546% | $79.955 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.57 | $834.2233 | $834.23 | $834.25 | $834.20 | |