| 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 | $159.53 | 8.217% | $172.6386 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.57 | 12.201% | $53.374 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.98 | 9.190% | $109.1682 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.80 | 13.731% | $164.6825 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.47 | 10.388% | $153.9581 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.98 | 10.810% | $24.356 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.63 | 8.570% | $237.3666 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.96 | $915.5440 | $915.55 | $915.50 | $915.70 | |