| 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 | $157.87 | 9.471% | $172.8219 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.64 | 9.231% | $224.6226 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.84 | 6.791% | $85.2619 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 12.105% | $185.6235 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.25 | 7.430% | $62.578 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 12.418% | $265.0254 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 13.730% | $267.9138 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.50 | $1,263.8471 | $1,263.84 | $1,263.80 | $1,263.80 | |