| 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 | $164.48 | 4.858% | $172.4704 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.86 | 12.574% | $122.5481 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.99 | 13.444% | $155.4069 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.72 | 7.402% | $95.2871 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.64 | 12.495% | $242.5842 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 4.685% | $14.1848 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.28 | 9.358% | $75.7632 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.52 | $878.2447 | $878.24 | $878.25 | $878.30 | |