| 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 | $154.72 | 11.327% | $172.2451 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.64 | 5.535% | $149.4798 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.63 | 13.805% | $241.9836 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 13.375% | $272.9276 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.97 | 8.594% | $116.163 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.99 | 7.497% | $132.2106 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.47 | 6.361% | $9.0088 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.15 | $1,094.0185 | $1,094.02 | $1,094.05 | $1,094.00 | |