| 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 | $158.89 | 8.245% | $171.9905 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 10.137% | $120.8754 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.60 | 8.112% | $6.0543 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.89 | 7.834% | $79.6785 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.38 | 10.264% | $87.5276 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 7.642% | $175.3596 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.86 | 4.647% | $106.5934 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.28 | $748.0793 | $748.08 | $748.15 | $748.20 | |