| 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 | $159.95 | 7.647% | $172.1814 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.65 | 6.271% | $224.9226 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.69 | 6.188% | $225.8513 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.95 | 7.644% | $204.4698 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.57 | 12.783% | $38.9891 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.45 | 6.465% | $15.3842 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.58 | 9.515% | $30.2042 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.84 | $912.0026 | $911.99 | $912.00 | $912.10 | |