| 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 | $159.50 | 12.501% | $179.4391 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.72 | 13.167% | $39.2916 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 10.274% | $223.3159 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.64 | 11.728% | $104.6221 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.70 | 3.377% | $203.3426 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.84 | 13.355% | $20.2225 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 5.556% | $141.7512 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.20 | $911.9850 | $911.98 | $911.95 | $911.90 | |