| 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 | $157.97 | 9.487% | $172.9566 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.85 | 4.300% | $153.1646 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.26 | 6.666% | $72.8102 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.53 | 10.273% | $177.0212 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.26 | 12.518% | $82.4307 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.53 | 10.242% | $213.3513 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.68 | 9.857% | $136.9697 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.08 | $1,008.7043 | $1,008.70 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.80 | |