| 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 | $157.52 | 9.491% | $172.4702 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.84 | 10.278% | $46.1403 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.61 | 12.553% | $243.8011 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 4.308% | $17.4194 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.32 | 8.584% | $92.6439 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 5.701% | $157.2514 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.78 | 13.771% | $228.4294 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.54 | $958.1557 | $958.15 | $958.15 | $958.10 | |