| 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 | $157.55 | 9.178% | $172.0099 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.31 | 4.501% | $220.8211 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.79 | 11.846% | $69.1096 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.33 | 7.709% | $87.5997 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.63 | 4.516% | $15.2907 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.39 | 5.396% | $51.0011 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 12.660% | $266.9253 | $266.93 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.93 | $882.7574 | $882.76 | $882.75 | $882.70 | |