| 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 | $154.25 | 12.470% | $173.485 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.43 | 10.557% | $147.5162 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.65 | 8.126% | $65.5784 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.47 | 6.272% | $84.4544 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.45 | 4.820% | $60.2191 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.70 | 10.643% | $206.5705 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.43 | 9.208% | $123.8746 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.38 | $861.6982 | $861.70 | $861.65 | $861.80 | |