| 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 | $158.28 | 8.685% | $172.0266 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.39 | 11.431% | $96.2652 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 4.231% | $192.056 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.39 | 8.843% | $133.2129 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.26 | 6.677% | $210.4311 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.56 | 3.699% | $32.7274 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.53 | 10.513% | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.67 | $958.8692 | $958.88 | $958.90 | $958.90 | |