| 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 | $152.58 | 12.833% | $172.1606 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.43 | 3.500% | $27.3551 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.72 | 5.744% | $94.8735 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.45 | 12.745% | $186.5366 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.66 | 5.369% | $178.769 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.27 | 8.361% | $25.2156 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.64 | 12.765% | $228.507 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.75 | $913.4174 | $913.43 | $913.35 | $913.50 | |