| 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 | $157.66 | 9.127% | $172.0496 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.40 | 10.652% | $160.888 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.38 | 6.514% | $31.2938 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.35 | 13.758% | $156.2466 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.30 | 4.750% | $151.1543 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 9.138% | $195.3461 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.66 | 8.837% | $86.6996 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.74 | $953.6780 | $953.68 | $953.70 | $953.60 | |