| 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 | $157.65 | 9.238% | $172.2137 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.89 | 4.553% | $251.8577 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.95 | 3.568% | $68.3031 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.96 | 11.543% | $31.1874 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.75 | 7.384% | $25.5037 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.77 | 7.362% | $220.9188 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.80 | 12.863% | $48.3054 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.77 | $818.2898 | $818.29 | $818.25 | $818.30 | |