| 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 | $157.58 | 11.295% | $175.3787 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.28 | 10.129% | $72.9935 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.38 | 4.236% | $80.6578 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.99 | 8.741% | $122.8665 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.95 | 9.500% | $162.0053 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.79 | 11.579% | $100.1868 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.46 | 8.725% | $257.0911 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.43 | $971.1797 | $971.19 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |