| 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 | $153.58 | 12.309% | $172.4842 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 7.289% | $85.5737 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.61 | 10.631% | $120.1563 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 11.169% | $166.042 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.25 | 12.270% | $170.9311 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.88 | 12.542% | $260.9624 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.27 | 10.568% | $63.3223 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.71 | $1,039.4720 | $1,039.46 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.50 | |