| 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 | $154.61 | 11.359% | $172.1721 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.81 | 3.422% | $239.7425 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.37 | 11.697% | $140.0345 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.60 | 9.117% | $74.8543 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.87 | 5.805% | $248.5042 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.49 | 6.848% | $110.577 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 4.204% | $91.1785 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.25 | $1,077.0631 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.10 | $1,077.10 | |