| 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 | $154.43 | 11.715% | $172.5215 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 11.834% | $80.8672 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.97 | 7.455% | $157.9266 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.43 | 8.270% | $23.2023 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.80 | 5.355% | $230.5167 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 6.518% | $167.638 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.43 | 10.680% | $45.8547 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.75 | $878.5270 | $878.53 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |