| 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 | $152.77 | 12.170% | $171.3621 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.74 | 10.375% | $36.1368 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.99 | 7.405% | $164.3189 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.46 | 6.506% | $73.9791 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.72 | 9.282% | $265.2493 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.92 | 9.113% | $34.8289 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.57 | 11.874% | $125.9366 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.17 | $871.8117 | $871.82 | $871.85 | $871.70 | |