| 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 | $158.99 | 8.401% | $172.3467 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.69 | 5.125% | $199.4116 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 5.125% | $51.3325 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 8.144% | $139.4301 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 9.581% | $227.271 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.62 | 5.704% | $10.1687 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.79 | 10.490% | $178.7618 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.25 | $978.7224 | $978.72 | $978.70 | $978.70 | |