| 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 | $158.26 | 8.726% | $172.0698 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.94 | 10.804% | $152.843 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.68 | 6.154% | $35.7527 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 11.806% | $7.5804 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 5.512% | $52.7454 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.60 | 13.696% | $248.5395 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.30 | 8.570% | $271.7507 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.55 | $941.2815 | $941.28 | $941.30 | $941.30 | |