| 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 | $154.54 | 11.691% | $172.6073 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.43 | 6.777% | $186.2511 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 3.733% | $10.197 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.29 | 9.438% | $126.1711 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 10.581% | $61.6268 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.27 | 5.608% | $42.5283 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.81 | 12.295% | $114.3275 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.90 | $713.7091 | $713.72 | $713.75 | $713.70 | |