| 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 | $156.48 | 9.741% | $171.7227 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.56 | 5.360% | $187.0772 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 3.531% | $43.835 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.43 | 3.761% | $58.5523 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.92 | 13.701% | $84.0478 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.98 | 12.652% | $228.661 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.98 | 4.140% | $98.9122 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.69 | $872.8082 | $872.81 | $872.80 | $872.80 | |