| 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 | $156.37 | 10.270% | $172.4292 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 12.784% | $84.0015 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.82 | 13.617% | $157.7231 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 12.320% | $117.6889 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 11.246% | $174.4115 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.38 | 7.342% | $53.0055 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.85 | 12.409% | $220.153 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.46 | $979.4127 | $979.41 | $979.40 | $979.40 | |