| 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 | $159.89 | 11.793% | $178.7458 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.85 | 12.453% | $156.141 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.87 | 11.652% | $89.1765 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.56 | 4.234% | $48.5314 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.60 | 12.460% | $52.4064 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.85 | 11.764% | $260.2425 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.41 | 3.528% | $51.1532 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.03 | $836.3968 | $836.40 | $836.45 | $836.30 | |