| 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 | $158.81 | 8.516% | $172.3343 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 6.199% | $7.1684 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 3.322% | $242.1454 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.50 | 6.622% | $38.917 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 8.780% | $136.9105 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.64 | 5.521% | $215.9382 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.27 | 10.629% | $259.1706 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.19 | $1,072.5844 | $1,072.59 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.50 | |