| 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 | $153.83 | 12.188% | $172.5788 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.36 | 9.776% | $253.9778 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.98 | 9.705% | $140.4005 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 3.687% | $24.2213 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.53 | 8.685% | $13.6182 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.42 | 13.843% | $23.2467 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 6.139% | $38.624 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.87 | $666.6673 | $666.67 | $666.65 | $666.60 | |