| 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 | $154.92 | 11.317% | $172.4523 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.85 | 5.264% | $114.5799 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.65 | 8.750% | $272.5819 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.33 | 12.323% | $194.6895 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.42 | 8.720% | $34.1598 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.70 | 10.757% | $138.114 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 9.774% | $229.3728 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.82 | $1,155.9502 | $1,155.94 | $1,155.95 | $1,156.10 | |