| 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 | $152.75 | 12.643% | $172.0622 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.41 | 6.320% | $22.7631 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.53 | 9.566% | $80.5639 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.97 | 8.675% | $20.6156 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.36 | 4.404% | $37.9613 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.27 | 6.311% | $107.6611 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.97 | 6.372% | $55.2815 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.26 | $496.9087 | $496.90 | $496.85 | $497.10 | |