| 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 | $157.99 | 9.196% | $172.5188 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.44 | 4.473% | $102.8432 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.84 | 6.425% | $207.3585 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.79 | 7.205% | $72.6743 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.49 | 8.494% | $166.5274 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 5.844% | $230.0731 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.83 | 3.582% | $162.4477 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,114.4430 | $1,114.44 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.40 | |