| 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 | $153.41 | 12.621% | $172.7719 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.70 | 5.549% | $144.2855 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.57 | 11.496% | $128.8559 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 12.195% | $178.1096 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 5.256% | $183.6717 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.58 | 13.833% | $17.7352 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.44 | 3.766% | $154.0303 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.95 | $979.4601 | $979.47 | $979.45 | $979.50 | |