| 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 | $157.73 | 9.189% | $172.2238 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.82 | 7.825% | $95.7702 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.26 | 11.582% | $76.1659 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 7.253% | $103.542 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.71 | 8.367% | $163.3199 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.81 | 8.516% | $255.8916 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.33 | 7.613% | $261.8547 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.20 | $1,128.7681 | $1,128.76 | $1,128.70 | $1,128.80 | |