| 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 | $154.31 | 11.566% | $172.1575 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.98 | 11.804% | $204.579 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.97 | 13.437% | $244.9899 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 4.630% | $6.0058 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.72 | 12.598% | $71.7474 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.42 | 11.615% | $47.3471 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.57 | 4.619% | $114.631 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.71 | $861.4577 | $861.47 | $861.50 | $861.40 | |