| 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 | $157.78 | 9.200% | $172.2958 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.40 | 9.358% | $23.4026 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.57 | 10.873% | $222.378 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.85 | 4.870% | $159.2451 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.48 | 8.303% | $121.8192 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.38 | 13.123% | $236.8569 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.46 | 8.850% | $175.7492 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.92 | $1,111.7468 | $1,111.76 | $1,111.75 | $1,111.70 | |