| 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 | $138.50 | 11.384% | $154.2668 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 10.537% | $207.2016 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.50 | 11.328% | $130.8104 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.96 | 3.711% | $82.9273 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.33 | 12.839% | $59.0486 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.33 | 3.724% | $60.5022 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 4.313% | $164.3973 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.67 | $859.1542 | $859.16 | $859.15 | $859.10 | |