| 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 | $158.43 | 8.871% | $172.4843 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.93 | 11.325% | $106.7941 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.63 | 7.280% | $76.8447 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.66 | 8.147% | $249.4519 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.28 | 13.154% | $256.0449 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.91 | 6.593% | $244.002 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.87 | 12.666% | $272.5053 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.71 | $1,378.1272 | $1,378.11 | $1,378.15 | $1,378.10 | |