| 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 | $156.27 | 10.418% | $172.5502 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.99 | 10.675% | $38.7252 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 10.331% | $157.5416 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.89 | 5.801% | $109.9167 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.48 | 4.642% | $55.9625 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 6.295% | $160.3779 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.45 | 3.699% | $177.7919 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.75 | $872.8660 | $872.87 | $872.90 | $872.90 | |