| 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 | $157.72 | 9.156% | $172.1608 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.88 | 8.431% | $129.9871 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.35 | 7.627% | $59.5715 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.98 | 7.572% | $53.7645 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 10.192% | $271.8877 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.54 | 3.429% | $28.4843 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.34 | 8.696% | $163.4136 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.55 | $879.2695 | $879.26 | $879.25 | $879.40 | |