| 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 | $157.71 | 9.133% | $172.1137 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.67 | 8.816% | $13.787 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.41 | 8.841% | $24.3913 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.78 | 7.866% | $47.2237 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.53 | 4.254% | $27.6586 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 12.357% | $257.129 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.41 | 11.171% | $253.9257 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.36 | $796.2290 | $796.23 | $796.25 | $796.20 | |