| 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 | $157.63 | 9.134% | $172.0279 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.77 | 7.293% | $68.4207 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.57 | 12.790% | $194.6417 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 10.299% | $252.0442 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.50 | 3.430% | $104.9815 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.94 | 6.858% | $58.7078 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 8.523% | $242.9613 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.80 | $1,093.7851 | $1,093.78 | $1,093.80 | $1,093.70 | |