| 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 | $158.40 | 8.758% | $172.2727 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 5.573% | $76.3821 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 4.857% | $165.2756 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.68 | 9.646% | $251.8349 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.35 | 13.185% | $19.6376 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.86 | 6.247% | $116.723 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.96 | 12.859% | $13.4979 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.22 | $815.6238 | $815.62 | $815.65 | $815.60 | |