| 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 | $153.66 | 12.307% | $172.5709 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.88 | 5.500% | $255.1834 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.60 | 10.455% | $220.4682 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.63 | 12.212% | $124.1401 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.46 | 8.130% | $11.3104 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.80 | 3.283% | $77.2557 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.53 | 10.145% | $78.7867 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.56 | $939.7154 | $939.72 | $939.70 | $939.80 | |