| 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 | $158.62 | 8.476% | $172.0646 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.86 | 7.803% | $186.3483 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.68 | 8.413% | $152.5154 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.54 | 10.124% | $58.9604 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.98 | 7.459% | $121.4072 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 5.652% | $15.6471 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.43 | 11.492% | $220.1187 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.92 | $927.0617 | $927.07 | $927.00 | $927.00 | |