| 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 | $156.69 | 10.304% | $172.8353 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 5.394% | $16.8209 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.98 | 8.748% | $230.524 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.54 | 11.353% | $109.7272 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.34 | 11.508% | $81.78 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.43 | 11.725% | $96.5639 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.56 | 13.338% | $248.8449 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.50 | $957.0962 | $957.09 | $957.10 | $957.00 | |