| 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 | $155.26 | 10.802% | $172.0312 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.28 | 10.270% | $106.168 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.45 | 3.464% | $180.4929 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.36 | 11.777% | $12.6979 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.69 | 10.668% | $37.284 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.67 | 13.776% | $23.5175 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.36 | 8.344% | $98.9831 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.07 | $631.1746 | $631.17 | $631.20 | $631.20 | |