| 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 | $154.72 | 11.466% | $172.4602 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.99 | 3.633% | $113.9859 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.75 | 13.793% | $56.612 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 12.294% | $81.9072 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.69 | 8.562% | $13.7765 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.31 | 12.590% | $144.4642 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.36 | 5.722% | $125.1326 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.76 | $708.3386 | $708.34 | $708.35 | $708.40 | |