| 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 | $158.65 | 8.592% | $172.2812 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.81 | 8.642% | $49.7689 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 8.500% | $249.1703 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.59 | 5.188% | $25.8657 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.29 | 3.568% | $47.9416 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.76 | 10.384% | $36.1618 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.30 | 7.565% | $119.7198 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.05 | $700.9093 | $700.91 | $700.85 | $701.00 | |