| 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 | $152.56 | 12.286% | $171.3035 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.38 | 10.411% | $14.773 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.35 | 4.474% | $84.9896 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.56 | 7.873% | $43.7533 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.68 | 12.469% | $33.3808 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.65 | 12.810% | $109.0309 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.94 | 13.344% | $181.2824 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.12 | $638.5135 | $638.50 | $638.55 | $638.60 | |