| 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 | $158.52 | 8.775% | $172.4301 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 5.200% | $27.7938 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.85 | 12.342% | $281.8099 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.32 | 10.802% | $246.335 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.44 | 12.463% | $53.3524 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.51 | 3.685% | $75.182 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.80 | 11.287% | $235.7059 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.86 | $1,092.6091 | $1,092.61 | $1,092.65 | $1,092.60 | |