| 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 | $152.40 | 13.144% | $172.4315 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.35 | 8.293% | $30.7011 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.87 | 4.310% | $77.0538 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.56 | 11.799% | $253.2918 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.33 | 13.814% | $94.8412 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.54 | 11.845% | $84.4877 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.69 | 3.343% | $11.0474 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.74 | $723.8545 | $723.85 | $723.90 | $723.80 | |