| 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 | $156.87 | 3.750% | $162.7526 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.32 | 10.730% | $226.2435 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 11.267% | $255.202 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.46 | 6.629% | $170.0306 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.71 | 12.252% | $138.8669 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 12.774% | $108.0826 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.82 | 7.460% | $11.6272 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.38 | $1,072.8054 | $1,072.80 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.80 | |