| 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 | $179.39 | 13.358% | $203.3529 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.79 | 6.410% | $73.1994 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.80 | 8.210% | $16.0151 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.74 | 12.627% | $169.7739 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.63 | 9.469% | $174.7454 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.51 | 7.623% | $40.3694 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.71 | 10.432% | $255.882 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.57 | $933.3381 | $933.34 | $933.30 | $933.40 | |