| 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 | $156.30 | 10.346% | $172.4708 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.78 | 13.740% | $131.6882 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.28 | 5.848% | $26.7584 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.91 | 12.579% | $28.0434 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 4.671% | $259.4899 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.46 | 7.780% | $129.8318 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 12.611% | $257.5188 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.32 | $1,005.8013 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.80 | |