| 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 | $158.34 | 8.779% | $172.2407 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.69 | 7.493% | $265.1745 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.37 | 3.496% | $82.1448 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.31 | 13.788% | $69.7634 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.66 | 10.789% | $175.7778 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.62 | 11.793% | $141.5523 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 8.789% | $51.653 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.47 | $958.3065 | $958.29 | $958.30 | $958.40 | |