| 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 | $153.53 | 12.125% | $172.1455 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.97 | 4.689% | $41.8442 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.88 | 5.547% | $130.7516 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.66 | 5.741% | $262.9356 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.70 | 12.153% | $92.7505 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.44 | 5.443% | $64.7842 | $64.78 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.78 | 10.560% | $67.1984 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.96 | $832.4100 | $832.41 | $832.45 | $832.40 | |