| 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 | $157.97 | 8.783% | $171.8445 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.73 | 3.216% | $189.6388 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 10.821% | $45.1152 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.51 | 7.128% | $171.9512 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.38 | 7.104% | $74.3088 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.94 | 5.139% | $92.4592 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.91 | 8.785% | $241.4048 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.15 | $986.7225 | $986.72 | $986.70 | $986.70 | |