| 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 | $158.80 | 8.371% | $172.0931 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.85 | 5.664% | $80.1461 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 4.764% | $80.4378 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.68 | 11.635% | $93.4162 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.55 | 10.275% | $222.2593 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.59 | 10.612% | $155.5094 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.50 | 9.656% | $13.707 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.75 | $817.5689 | $817.58 | $817.55 | $817.50 | |