| 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 | $158.36 | 11.288% | $176.2357 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.71 | 13.533% | $175.6469 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.88 | 11.303% | $138.9952 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.45 | 7.653% | $224.4027 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.40 | 9.387% | $38.723 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.57 | 7.242% | $5.9734 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.95 | 10.341% | $237.178 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.32 | $997.1549 | $997.16 | $997.15 | $997.10 | |