| 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 | $155.36 | 11.334% | $172.9685 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.60 | 3.842% | $213.4992 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.42 | 10.448% | $212.524 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.83 | 10.368% | $38.4412 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.64 | 4.411% | $36.168 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.95 | 6.853% | $239.2973 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 7.708% | $83.3121 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.15 | $996.2103 | $996.21 | $996.15 | $996.20 | |