| 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 | $158.28 | 9.138% | $172.7436 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.51 | 12.261% | $95.9944 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.73 | 8.119% | $192.1599 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.99 | 12.398% | $225.9087 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.92 | 12.400% | $166.2621 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 10.267% | $119.8602 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.64 | 13.730% | $202.03 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.77 | $1,174.9589 | $1,174.95 | $1,174.95 | $1,175.00 | |