| 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 | $151.29 | 13.709% | $172.0303 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.93 | 5.106% | $41.9688 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.27 | 8.350% | $28.4635 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.62 | 7.600% | $52.3151 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.51 | 10.674% | $204.2046 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 13.282% | $8.9719 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.97 | 8.465% | $148.5645 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.51 | $656.5187 | $656.51 | $656.45 | $656.60 | |