| 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 | $157.80 | 9.174% | $172.2766 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.73 | 8.276% | $98.2388 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.81 | 13.500% | $139.3894 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.58 | 3.669% | $214.1594 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.61 | 7.808% | $235.6791 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.64 | 5.501% | $17.5554 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.69 | 3.138% | $57.4376 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.86 | $934.7363 | $934.75 | $934.80 | $934.80 | |