| 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 | $158.55 | 8.618% | $172.2138 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.63 | 4.852% | $98.1729 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.68 | 13.850% | $41.7602 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 9.608% | $237.2027 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.58 | 9.498% | $36.7694 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.53 | 10.498% | $19.3703 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.89 | 11.826% | $136.3047 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.27 | $741.7940 | $741.78 | $741.70 | $741.90 | |