| 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 | $159.85 | 8.135% | $172.8538 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.27 | 9.331% | $249.5699 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 6.658% | $174.1938 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.51 | 11.195% | $109.5382 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.79 | 4.593% | $202.6908 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.99 | 6.607% | $42.6321 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.42 | 6.338% | $121.6719 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.15 | $1,073.1505 | $1,073.14 | $1,073.15 | $1,073.20 | |