| 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 | $156.92 | 9.845% | $172.3688 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.84 | 7.549% | $36.3946 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.83 | 10.303% | $109.0125 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 5.227% | $180.2328 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 3.524% | $40.0327 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.73 | 10.123% | $222.1511 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.41 | 6.446% | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.68 | $930.9425 | $930.93 | $930.95 | $931.00 | |