| 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 | $158.42 | 8.572% | $171.9998 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.76 | 3.803% | $204.2428 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.26 | 8.541% | $110.994 | $110.99 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.28 | 11.359% | $136.1698 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.90 | 3.616% | $90.0423 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.74 | 3.306% | $32.7893 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.98 | 4.223% | $54.1751 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.34 | $800.4131 | $800.41 | $800.45 | $800.40 | |