| 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 | $158.75 | 8.587% | $172.3819 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.48 | 5.168% | $34.1586 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 6.630% | $266.1058 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.38 | 12.179% | $17.2531 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.95 | 12.459% | $204.6192 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 13.331% | $261.6813 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.42 | 7.675% | $29.5245 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.44 | $985.7244 | $985.72 | $985.70 | $985.80 | |