| 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 | $157.38 | 9.776% | $172.7655 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.42 | 12.778% | $62.5016 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.28 | 9.190% | $252.5346 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.66 | 9.807% | $210.4561 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.92 | 9.760% | $42.7186 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.37 | 6.403% | $221.7119 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.80 | 11.375% | $194.6835 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.83 | $1,157.3718 | $1,157.37 | $1,157.35 | $1,157.40 | |