| 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 | $158.87 | 8.285% | $172.0324 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.69 | 10.720% | $52.8024 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.85 | 11.331% | $34.3456 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.52 | 8.118% | $150.8462 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.55 | 8.253% | $73.1249 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 11.597% | $270.8459 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.43 | 11.540% | $180.059 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.61 | $934.0564 | $934.06 | $934.05 | $933.90 | |