| 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 | $154.96 | 11.184% | $172.2907 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 3.843% | $42.4199 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 5.323% | $24.8352 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.70 | 3.690% | $170.7774 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 7.670% | $264.4698 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.68 | 9.236% | $71.7462 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.45 | 7.766% | $44.669 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.85 | $791.2082 | $791.22 | $791.20 | $791.20 | |