| 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 | $157.84 | 13.652% | $179.3883 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.57 | 4.442% | $134.2811 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.54 | 3.782% | $234.0699 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.93 | 3.452% | $22.687 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.97 | 10.852% | $209.477 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.35 | 8.830% | $10.1756 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.59 | 11.665% | $67.6578 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.79 | $857.7367 | $857.75 | $857.80 | $857.90 | |