| 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 | $157.82 | 9.223% | $172.3757 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 10.119% | $39.1473 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.42 | 12.159% | $101.4142 | $101.41 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.46 | 8.660% | $238.4652 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.90 | 13.657% | $226.0638 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.82 | 5.619% | $72.687 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.97 | 8.774% | $16.2835 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.94 | $866.4367 | $866.44 | $866.45 | $866.50 | |