| 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 | $154.35 | 11.842% | $172.6281 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.96 | 11.681% | $148.4911 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.28 | 7.803% | $135.0556 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.28 | 13.216% | $96.5506 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.44 | 5.327% | $52.0737 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.49 | 11.591% | $157.8901 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.65 | 5.474% | $19.6709 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.45 | $782.3601 | $782.36 | $782.35 | $782.50 | |