| 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 | $152.96 | 12.556% | $172.1657 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.81 | 8.627% | $51.9346 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.85 | 7.694% | $205.534 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 6.793% | $256.1217 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.85 | 4.458% | $252.6317 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.98 | 7.278% | $240.2813 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.44 | 11.287% | $219.7251 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.72 | $1,398.3941 | $1,398.39 | $1,398.45 | $1,398.30 | |