| 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 | $157.83 | 9.475% | $172.7844 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.31 | 7.858% | $84.4636 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.59 | 6.288% | $103.7265 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.97 | 6.665% | $67.167 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 11.760% | $228.8621 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 10.768% | $44.8832 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.75 | 11.571% | $19.8039 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.75 | $721.6907 | $721.68 | $721.70 | $721.80 | |