| 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 | $154.99 | 11.290% | $172.4884 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.27 | 8.463% | $246.5039 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.76 | 13.210% | $42.7481 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 5.263% | $88.3367 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.96 | 12.776% | $41.682 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 6.143% | $230.6912 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.30 | 7.534% | $55.1649 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.54 | $877.6152 | $877.61 | $877.65 | $877.60 | |