| 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 | $157.39 | 9.592% | $172.4868 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.97 | 7.389% | $55.8101 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.48 | 8.387% | $21.1138 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 12.760% | $81.9427 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.96 | 10.648% | $180.312 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.46 | 6.685% | $178.6547 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 4.117% | $230.9315 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.73 | $921.2516 | $921.24 | $921.25 | $921.20 | |