| 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 | $157.80 | 9.585% | $172.9251 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.59 | 6.854% | $155.5687 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 3.599% | $18.3163 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.58 | 9.234% | $240.9484 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.35 | 13.402% | $152.3556 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.71 | 10.513% | $7.4154 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 3.632% | $48.6552 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.66 | $796.1847 | $796.21 | $796.15 | $796.20 | |