| 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 | $154.78 | 11.391% | $172.411 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 11.234% | $52.0464 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.59 | 8.195% | $176.9962 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 11.663% | $112.668 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.87 | 10.773% | $86.2589 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.30 | 11.480% | $47.156 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.58 | 7.464% | $248.8651 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.81 | $896.4016 | $896.42 | $896.35 | $896.50 | |