| 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 | $153.54 | 12.551% | $172.8108 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.39 | 5.272% | $244.6416 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.32 | 9.546% | $232.5881 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.30 | 12.644% | $7.0966 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 7.208% | $21.7418 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.56 | 4.437% | $217.8138 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 13.766% | $247.2818 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.75 | $1,143.9745 | $1,143.97 | $1,144.00 | $1,143.90 | |