| 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 | $159.84 | 7.702% | $172.1509 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.86 | 11.549% | $64.5423 | $64.54 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.90 | 5.510% | $107.5147 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 13.670% | $47.4459 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.71 | 12.722% | $242.0254 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.31 | 5.252% | $129.7862 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.48 | 6.245% | $146.0656 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.84 | $909.5310 | $909.54 | $909.55 | $909.50 | |