| 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 | $153.49 | 12.629% | $172.8743 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.64 | 11.657% | $206.1635 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.85 | 11.713% | $110.4283 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.31 | 3.524% | $32.4134 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.96 | 6.463% | $38.2841 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 10.326% | $157.4462 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.77 | 12.816% | $138.5042 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.73 | $856.1140 | $856.10 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |