| 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 | $159.91 | 7.719% | $172.2535 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.29 | 8.866% | $90.6745 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.85 | 4.360% | $146.9911 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.80 | 13.364% | $226.5013 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.77 | 3.544% | $15.2934 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.34 | 6.704% | $261.7876 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.28 | 5.125% | $113.8294 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.24 | $1,027.3308 | $1,027.32 | $1,027.35 | $1,027.40 | |