| 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 | $156.25 | 10.425% | $172.5391 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.32 | 13.580% | $111.6719 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 8.654% | $272.1891 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.36 | 12.775% | $13.939 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.73 | 10.422% | $14.0567 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.47 | 13.719% | $47.1593 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.37 | 8.221% | $86.9772 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.01 | $718.5323 | $718.54 | $718.55 | $718.60 | |