| 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 | $152.75 | 12.758% | $172.2378 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.57 | 6.520% | $69.8452 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 8.330% | $143.5373 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.84 | 8.114% | $251.7326 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.33 | 8.254% | $132.4271 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 13.589% | $93.8813 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.76 | 12.345% | $206.4452 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.40 | $1,070.1065 | $1,070.12 | $1,070.20 | $1,069.90 | |