| 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 | $158.78 | 8.750% | $172.6733 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.30 | 10.273% | $139.2748 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.75 | 8.508% | $96.3009 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 7.637% | $242.8183 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.77 | 8.551% | $149.5507 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.60 | 6.358% | $251.643 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.91 | 12.824% | $13.4373 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.70 | $1,065.6983 | $1,065.69 | $1,065.65 | $1,065.70 | |