| 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 | $153.42 | 12.735% | $172.958 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.33 | 9.137% | $109.4972 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.85 | 12.719% | $87.7517 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.84 | 11.534% | $132.547 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.69 | 10.282% | $175.0065 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.81 | 12.332% | $26.7462 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.35 | 8.512% | $47.04 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.29 | $751.5466 | $751.56 | $751.55 | $751.50 | |