| 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 | $156.27 | 10.337% | $172.4236 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.75 | 8.461% | $146.1512 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.88 | 7.651% | $205.4842 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 11.675% | $80.3613 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.49 | 10.616% | $22.6652 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.88 | 9.313% | $103.7162 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.85 | 7.260% | $92.0827 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.08 | $822.8844 | $822.88 | $822.85 | $823.00 | |