| 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 | $157.68 | 9.158% | $172.1203 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.54 | 7.785% | $240.9426 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.74 | 13.287% | $38.223 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.62 | 6.165% | $7.0281 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.85 | 8.402% | $78.9709 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.95 | 6.165% | $53.0294 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.88 | 7.157% | $234.5452 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.26 | $824.8595 | $824.86 | $824.85 | $824.70 | |