| 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 | $154.94 | 11.171% | $172.2483 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.58 | 9.182% | $184.059 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.35 | 4.821% | $39.1506 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.43 | 4.490% | $124.7924 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.83 | 10.295% | $149.8137 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.59 | 11.531% | $279.4855 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.56 | 3.338% | $43.9807 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.28 | $993.5302 | $993.53 | $993.55 | $993.60 | |