| 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 | $153.53 | 12.259% | $172.3512 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.63 | 4.256% | $12.125 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.48 | 4.304% | $120.4503 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.58 | 4.704% | $183.8393 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.39 | 7.457% | $157.3063 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.48 | 3.488% | $72.9383 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.40 | 6.771% | $73.0314 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.49 | $792.0418 | $792.05 | $792.10 | $792.00 | |