| 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 | $160.49 | 7.637% | $172.7466 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 6.340% | $168.2937 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.95 | 3.722% | $40.3997 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.76 | 12.627% | $86.4525 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.86 | 9.526% | $84.1817 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.68 | 5.463% | $252.7737 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.53 | 3.758% | $165.5251 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.53 | $970.3730 | $970.37 | $970.40 | $970.40 | |