| 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 | $154.72 | 11.537% | $172.57 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.58 | 11.834% | $27.4888 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.25 | 10.427% | $263.0923 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 3.584% | $122.8195 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.34 | 4.856% | $207.9714 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.52 | 5.360% | $10.0303 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.74 | 6.669% | $27.4566 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.72 | $831.4289 | $831.43 | $831.40 | $831.50 | |