| 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 | $158.45 | 8.783% | $172.3667 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 12.496% | $178.1599 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.95 | 9.355% | $106.0197 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.88 | 9.141% | $69.7193 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.85 | 7.383% | $208.1619 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.68 | 7.814% | $89.1406 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.95 | 7.436% | $135.3156 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.13 | $958.8837 | $958.89 | $958.80 | $958.90 | |