| 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 | $158.56 | 8.576% | $172.1581 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.50 | 6.264% | $155.6768 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.75 | 12.468% | $88.5686 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.62 | 9.439% | $101.3624 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.73 | 9.349% | $10.6397 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.80 | 3.739% | $153.3262 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.51 | 6.751% | $250.3418 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.47 | $932.0736 | $932.08 | $932.10 | $932.10 | |