| 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 | $158.75 | 8.692% | $172.5486 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.31 | 7.585% | $192.9107 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.66 | 6.654% | $104.1583 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.85 | 4.821% | $252.4614 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 11.210% | $53.9813 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.29 | 6.106% | $205.0923 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.95 | 12.233% | $261.4468 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.35 | $1,242.5994 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.60 | |