| 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 | $151.53 | 13.538% | $172.0441 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.60 | 3.700% | $58.6942 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.63 | 11.634% | $68.8 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 13.235% | $83.1258 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 11.184% | $275.6029 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 12.352% | $28.8071 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.70 | 10.463% | $174.2002 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.39 | $861.2743 | $861.27 | $861.30 | $861.20 | |