| 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 | $155.83 | 10.843% | $172.7266 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.70 | 13.620% | $37.1537 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.34 | 12.446% | $38.614 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 9.285% | $18.2943 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.48 | 11.322% | $198.6875 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 4.435% | $231.7413 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.39 | 6.716% | $210.6467 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.38 | $907.8641 | $907.86 | $907.90 | $907.80 | |