| 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 | $152.44 | 13.121% | $172.4417 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.31 | 5.774% | $93.409 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.37 | 8.410% | $75.204 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.59 | 10.785% | $122.5171 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.29 | 9.175% | $97.4824 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 10.716% | $255.3554 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 8.219% | $247.5618 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.40 | $1,063.9714 | $1,063.97 | $1,063.95 | $1,064.00 | |