| 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 | $158.84 | 8.558% | $172.4335 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.91 | 10.405% | $120.2421 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.73 | 9.478% | $249.3142 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.55 | 13.403% | $107.2225 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.45 | 10.760% | $110.1508 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.66 | 12.440% | $207.6317 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 3.724% | $81.7034 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.91 | $1,048.6982 | $1,048.68 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.60 | |