| 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 | $151.43 | 13.600% | $172.0245 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.26 | 6.830% | $120.9957 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.53 | 10.730% | $54.8446 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 11.676% | $16.4722 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.39 | 4.294% | $70.2837 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.69 | 6.769% | $24.2259 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.75 | 3.217% | $249.5271 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.80 | $708.3737 | $708.37 | $708.40 | $708.30 | |