| 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 | $157.25 | 9.507% | $172.1998 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.72 | 4.749% | $45.7963 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 13.409% | $214.1389 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.64 | 7.766% | $255.0175 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.50 | 12.592% | $38.8442 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.32 | 9.383% | $193.9579 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 5.317% | $251.6866 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.23 | $1,171.6412 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.60 | |