| 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 | $157.56 | 9.566% | $172.6322 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.36 | 9.273% | $161.0247 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.87 | 12.196% | $149.0748 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.35 | 10.276% | $107.3537 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.40 | 4.125% | $197.2128 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.43 | 6.107% | $80.0365 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.37 | 7.702% | $51.0184 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.34 | $918.3531 | $918.34 | $918.30 | $918.30 | |