| 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 | $154.34 | 12.850% | $174.1727 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.31 | 12.577% | $252.5215 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.45 | 12.585% | $70.3093 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.34 | 5.215% | $131.8765 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.50 | 4.699% | $54.967 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.75 | 6.727% | $87.2493 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 4.555% | $198.414 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.46 | $969.5103 | $969.51 | $969.45 | $969.50 | |