| 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 | $160.49 | 7.624% | $172.7258 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.79 | 9.484% | $214.3587 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 8.837% | $88.996 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.93 | 9.189% | $233.588 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.99 | 3.255% | $18.5756 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.53 | 5.143% | $23.6887 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.68 | 6.847% | $101.1627 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.18 | $853.0955 | $853.11 | $853.15 | $853.20 | |