| 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 | $158.41 | 9.173% | $172.9409 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.90 | 6.336% | $140.2572 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.69 | 10.286% | $234.5673 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.53 | 13.539% | $102.7869 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.86 | 9.272% | $43.5558 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.26 | 12.778% | $239.3826 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.75 | 3.706% | $151.1515 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.40 | $1,084.6422 | $1,084.65 | $1,084.65 | $1,084.80 | |