| 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 | $155.49 | 11.278% | $173.0262 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.36 | 5.398% | $13.0272 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 11.226% | $48.172 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.25 | 7.267% | $225.5289 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.44 | 4.767% | $256.0925 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.45 | 4.533% | $214.763 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 13.382% | $19.8192 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.78 | $950.4290 | $950.43 | $950.45 | $950.40 | |