| 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 | $152.73 | 12.827% | $172.3207 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 8.686% | $19.8787 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 13.204% | $58.2435 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.76 | 11.699% | $31.0076 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.48 | 6.104% | $79.0263 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.30 | 5.167% | $259.0263 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.88 | 5.618% | $86.48 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.89 | $705.9831 | $705.99 | $706.05 | $705.90 | |