| 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 | $159.48 | 8.278% | $172.6818 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.54 | 5.188% | $38.4357 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.62 | 11.538% | $16.3069 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.76 | 6.315% | $190.0487 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.30 | 7.192% | $151.4623 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.61 | 11.631% | $143.5686 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.79 | 7.459% | $151.2915 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.10 | $863.7955 | $863.80 | $863.80 | $863.80 | |