| 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 | $153.64 | 12.469% | $172.7974 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.70 | 9.698% | $108.2719 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.51 | 4.657% | $116.703 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.44 | 8.859% | $106.0722 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.33 | 4.563% | $261.7526 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.99 | 7.367% | $75.1462 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.60 | 3.518% | $175.5665 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.21 | $1,016.3098 | $1,016.31 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.40 | |