| 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 | $163.72 | 12.539% | $184.2489 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 7.761% | $170.7258 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.39 | 11.343% | $69.4669 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.86 | 6.275% | $42.3612 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.50 | 7.826% | $255.0085 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 8.379% | $19.2373 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.61 | 8.345% | $72.1686 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.26 | $813.2172 | $813.23 | $813.20 | $813.20 | |