| 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 | $152.70 | 12.804% | $172.2517 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.26 | 12.180% | $138.2731 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.98 | 9.479% | $266.0121 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.83 | 13.661% | $47.5444 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 11.265% | $210.124 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.42 | 3.175% | $44.7986 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.27 | 7.467% | $158.2667 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.31 | $1,037.2706 | $1,037.26 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.30 | |