| 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 | $154.78 | 11.686% | $172.8676 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.29 | 8.700% | $150.3212 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.76 | 9.284% | $22.6874 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.38 | 8.246% | $11.2359 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.64 | 6.603% | $157.3887 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.89 | 7.489% | $205.1858 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.68 | 7.613% | $85.746 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.42 | $805.4326 | $805.45 | $805.45 | $805.40 | |