| 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 | $160.78 | 7.225% | $172.3964 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 7.531% | $49.1202 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.79 | 6.759% | $233.578 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.48 | 8.396% | $136.0153 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.46 | 4.805% | $124.152 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.50 | 9.195% | $98.8215 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.56 | 13.693% | $87.0434 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.25 | $901.1268 | $901.13 | $901.10 | $901.10 | |