| 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 | $150.37 | 12.508% | $169.1783 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 9.485% | $272.0374 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 6.417% | $51.9634 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.53 | 5.199% | $23.7013 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.56 | 4.561% | $237.939 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 10.652% | $84.6488 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.33 | 4.874% | $45.4419 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.59 | $884.9101 | $884.91 | $884.95 | $884.80 | |