| 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 | $158.69 | 8.753% | $172.5801 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 8.610% | $123.1094 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.58 | 10.330% | $119.7963 | $119.80 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.79 | 13.469% | $70.1125 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.55 | 4.183% | $112.0488 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 5.630% | $53.4805 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.79 | 10.144% | $203.5351 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.38 | $854.6627 | $854.67 | $854.70 | $854.60 | |