| 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 | $159.87 | 7.784% | $172.3143 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 5.179% | $39.2633 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.77 | 9.411% | $203.2528 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.34 | 11.726% | $184.7278 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.53 | 8.613% | $156.9784 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 6.549% | $119.6971 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.74 | 12.572% | $35.7304 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.92 | $911.9641 | $911.96 | $912.00 | $912.00 | |