| 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 | $153.60 | 12.351% | $172.5711 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.91 | 8.854% | $145.7664 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.89 | 5.491% | $197.1521 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.44 | 7.234% | $157.0335 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.31 | 4.107% | $21.1441 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 12.299% | $44.3356 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.46 | 5.211% | $237.2087 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.09 | $975.2115 | $975.21 | $975.20 | $975.20 | |