| 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 | $151.47 | 13.718% | $172.2487 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.71 | 8.153% | $15.9093 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.39 | 12.484% | $147.7927 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 6.594% | $107.0097 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.25 | 8.460% | $111.985 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.81 | 9.815% | $255.6603 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.44 | 8.325% | $32.9741 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.46 | $843.5798 | $843.58 | $843.55 | $843.60 | |