| 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 | $155.40 | 9.727% | $170.5158 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 4.310% | $24.8258 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 7.745% | $250.3778 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.62 | 4.789% | $138.9712 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.81 | 9.207% | $46.7515 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.71 | 12.329% | $50.2223 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.37 | 8.190% | $103.1808 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.09 | $784.8452 | $784.85 | $784.85 | $784.90 | |