| 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 | $152.26 | 13.185% | $172.3355 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 12.126% | $8.5216 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.29 | 11.550% | $252.4265 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.34 | 13.684% | $252.765 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 12.620% | $242.5722 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.76 | 10.204% | $21.7763 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.90 | 6.368% | $213.6933 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.54 | $1,164.0904 | $1,164.10 | $1,164.10 | $1,164.10 | |