| 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 | $154.54 | 12.560% | $173.9502 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.68 | 13.271% | $116.3067 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.40 | 13.642% | $167.5083 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.82 | 9.733% | $112.8275 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.37 | 11.246% | $23.7733 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.40 | 11.217% | $7.1179 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 11.358% | $10.5233 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.66 | $612.0072 | $612.01 | $611.95 | $612.00 | |