| 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 | $155.54 | 13.388% | $176.3637 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 3.544% | $71.3625 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.47 | 10.512% | $161.8669 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.84 | 12.169% | $260.0526 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.79 | 9.236% | $143.9621 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.46 | 3.300% | $154.3922 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 12.761% | $17.7486 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.76 | $985.7486 | $985.74 | $985.70 | $985.90 | |