| 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 | $157.82 | 9.281% | $172.4673 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 9.744% | $44.1939 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.45 | 8.209% | $265.599 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.83 | 11.727% | $42.2663 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.62 | 12.484% | $140.1776 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.48 | 3.409% | $48.0645 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.27 | 6.378% | $66.2416 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.74 | $779.0102 | $779.01 | $779.00 | $779.10 | |