| 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 | $162.88 | 5.752% | $172.2489 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.70 | 11.713% | $36.5302 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.27 | 9.805% | $99.121 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.37 | 8.816% | $236.5333 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 8.627% | $13.9912 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.28 | 9.616% | $16.7493 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.56 | 12.308% | $245.4604 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.94 | $820.6343 | $820.63 | $820.65 | $820.50 | |