| 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 | $157.58 | 9.178% | $172.0427 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.63 | 11.456% | $265.9675 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 3.153% | $83.3579 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 13.572% | $157.7174 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.37 | 3.752% | $71.9728 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.25 | 9.550% | $101.0599 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.84 | 13.385% | $24.7633 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.35 | $876.8815 | $876.88 | $876.80 | $877.00 | |