| 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 | $158.48 | 8.867% | $172.5324 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.64 | 11.132% | $191.8583 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.91 | 10.465% | $259.4933 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.83 | 7.200% | $246.3778 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 9.160% | $187.4277 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.35 | 10.830% | $247.5388 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.93 | 13.574% | $33.9927 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.84 | $1,339.2210 | $1,339.22 | $1,339.30 | $1,339.20 | |