| 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 | $158.51 | 8.781% | $172.4288 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.74 | 10.795% | $9.6835 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.47 | 5.859% | $210.0984 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 3.410% | $251.8034 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.69 | 5.349% | $160.8574 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.46 | 12.597% | $47.8087 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.33 | 10.718% | $95.5828 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.70 | $948.2630 | $948.26 | $948.30 | $948.30 | |