| 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 | $156.39 | 10.285% | $172.4747 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.64 | 6.274% | $75.072 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.90 | 5.808% | $7.3008 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.56 | 11.463% | $81.9922 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 7.342% | $225.9549 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 11.130% | $255.988 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 3.347% | $15.4917 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.33 | $834.2743 | $834.26 | $834.25 | $834.40 | |