| 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 | $153.73 | 11.556% | $171.495 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.68 | 5.487% | $40.8024 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.68 | 7.598% | $151.3689 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.56 | 13.108% | $272.0926 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.39 | 6.356% | $8.9233 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 5.733% | $228.8062 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.99 | 3.155% | $77.3559 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.43 | $950.8443 | $950.85 | $950.80 | $950.90 | |