| 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 | $153.64 | 12.188% | $172.3656 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.69 | 11.724% | $178.4121 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 12.269% | $267.088 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.91 | 13.514% | $82.7631 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.74 | 9.559% | $171.7228 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 11.481% | $40.4899 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.78 | 10.251% | $75.8306 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.98 | $988.6721 | $988.67 | $988.65 | $988.70 | |