| 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 | $156.61 | 11.212% | $174.1691 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 8.597% | $219.0944 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.78 | 13.750% | $41.8373 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.74 | 8.710% | $117.1242 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.79 | 11.574% | $208.4091 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.84 | 13.750% | $46.4555 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.59 | 3.495% | $14.065 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.10 | $821.1546 | $821.16 | $821.10 | $821.20 | |