| 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 | $152.91 | 12.501% | $172.0253 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 11.669% | $252.7963 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.90 | 4.801% | $140.3285 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.57 | 3.193% | $72.8233 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.76 | 3.118% | $35.8438 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.30 | 9.515% | $199.6458 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.54 | 8.434% | $55.8869 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.36 | $929.3499 | $929.36 | $929.40 | $929.20 | |