| 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 | $162.30 | 6.242% | $172.4308 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.81 | 12.497% | $157.2821 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 6.257% | $221.7477 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.53 | 9.722% | $26.9148 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.33 | 9.619% | $51.8827 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.59 | 7.440% | $27.4939 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.92 | 3.446% | $201.6369 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.17 | $859.3889 | $859.38 | $859.45 | $859.30 | |