| 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 | $153.77 | 12.173% | $172.4884 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.70 | 6.863% | $103.3365 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.53 | 13.539% | $70.9959 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.71 | 12.402% | $22.1544 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.84 | 6.145% | $31.6737 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.29 | 12.788% | $93.9411 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.46 | 9.373% | $147.0629 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.30 | $641.6529 | $641.65 | $641.65 | $641.70 | |