| 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 | $151.88 | 13.573% | $172.4947 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 9.828% | $40.252 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.52 | 11.691% | $48.6079 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.28 | 8.150% | $21.9328 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.81 | 13.817% | $94.2519 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.69 | 8.844% | $229.3234 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.34 | 6.776% | $260.8965 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.17 | $867.7592 | $867.75 | $867.75 | $867.80 | |