| 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 | $153.51 | 12.188% | $172.2198 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.42 | 3.723% | $199.5838 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.41 | 3.675% | $204.6648 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.37 | 7.369% | $253.7881 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 10.269% | $52.4439 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.43 | 9.589% | $12.526 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.71 | 6.665% | $149.0217 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.41 | $1,044.2481 | $1,044.24 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.20 | |