| 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 | $153.78 | 12.164% | $172.4858 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 7.350% | $6.9778 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.65 | 6.157% | $236.3586 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.38 | 4.254% | $84.8419 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.68 | 7.462% | $20.0739 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.28 | 8.181% | $66.2933 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 12.166% | $257.3425 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.70 | $844.3738 | $844.37 | $844.40 | $844.40 | |