| 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 | $177.84 | 13.787% | $202.3588 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.94 | 5.216% | $13.615 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.39 | 9.615% | $218.5613 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.30 | 4.857% | $203.7372 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.50 | 6.787% | $76.3527 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.29 | 7.624% | $116.546 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.72 | 8.572% | $30.0962 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.98 | $861.2672 | $861.28 | $861.25 | $861.30 | |