| 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 | $156.40 | 10.282% | $172.481 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.33 | 5.707% | $27.8327 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.78 | 4.852% | $125.5917 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.58 | 13.114% | $235.9332 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.82 | 3.428% | $63.9392 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.41 | 12.625% | $20.7343 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.75 | 7.318% | $269.0999 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.07 | $915.6120 | $915.60 | $915.70 | $915.50 | |