| 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 | $156.91 | 12.280% | $176.1785 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 7.108% | $84.9045 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.73 | 11.259% | $135.4356 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.64 | 12.162% | $85.961 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.91 | 11.549% | $229.6905 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.37 | 8.397% | $193.3477 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.46 | 6.300% | $167.38 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.29 | $1,072.8978 | $1,072.90 | $1,072.95 | $1,072.90 | |