| 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 | $163.85 | 5.408% | $172.711 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 5.734% | $151.1785 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 9.109% | $141.1761 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.60 | 8.825% | $38.7417 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.55 | 6.580% | $92.245 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 13.735% | $277.4793 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.66 | 8.177% | $87.2556 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.00 | $960.7872 | $960.80 | $960.85 | $960.80 | |