| 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 | $153.48 | 12.404% | $172.5177 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 4.364% | $138.3032 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 7.765% | $255.1121 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.83 | 10.257% | $189.4546 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 10.470% | $184.0872 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.50 | 9.230% | $85.7456 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.25 | 8.859% | $261.5337 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.95 | $1,286.7541 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.70 | |