| 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 | $160.26 | 7.357% | $172.0503 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.99 | 13.755% | $100.093 | $100.09 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.43 | 6.840% | $77.3842 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.34 | 7.211% | $261.9594 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.69 | 5.747% | $65.2353 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.41 | 8.664% | $108.0229 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.62 | 4.209% | $57.961 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.74 | $842.7061 | $842.70 | $842.70 | $842.80 | |