| 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 | $157.30 | 9.690% | $172.5424 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.65 | 3.729% | $156.2677 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.93 | 10.574% | $88.3818 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 12.374% | $47.7927 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.68 | 5.446% | $95.6184 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 10.675% | $17.1325 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 7.260% | $249.1435 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.85 | $826.8790 | $826.87 | $826.90 | $826.80 | |