| 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 | $158.77 | 8.497% | $172.2607 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.93 | 7.223% | $80.3422 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.51 | 12.145% | $171.0323 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 4.183% | $178.1008 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 8.155% | $104.3696 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 12.614% | $22.016 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.71 | 3.197% | $14.1483 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.92 | $742.2699 | $742.27 | $742.25 | $742.20 | |