| 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 | $154.86 | 12.294% | $173.8985 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.40 | 10.400% | $94.2816 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.27 | 3.538% | $90.3576 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.53 | 9.825% | $261.9656 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 8.611% | $39.9906 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 9.719% | $7.1537 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.68 | 5.669% | $183.5259 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.08 | $851.1735 | $851.18 | $851.20 | $851.30 | |