| 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 | $159.31 | 8.164% | $172.3161 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.42 | 12.768% | $56.8576 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.43 | 5.418% | $204.9642 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.97 | 4.216% | $15.6011 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.26 | 9.225% | $104.0477 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.77 | 10.473% | $110.2189 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.43 | 8.245% | $229.9449 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.59 | $893.9505 | $893.95 | $893.90 | $893.90 | |