| 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 | $161.62 | 6.855% | $172.6991 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.96 | 10.272% | $180.802 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.35 | 9.847% | $10.2707 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 12.535% | $129.2352 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.92 | 8.376% | $43.2637 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.27 | 8.736% | $148.1745 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 9.752% | $252.2979 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.84 | $936.7431 | $936.74 | $936.70 | $936.80 | |