| 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 | $151.88 | 13.389% | $172.2152 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.65 | 5.130% | $56.4022 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.31 | 3.505% | $77.9496 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.71 | 8.602% | $71.3624 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.29 | 12.722% | $260.7147 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.48 | 8.555% | $22.2321 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 7.508% | $68.2138 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.77 | $729.0900 | $729.08 | $729.05 | $729.00 | |