| 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 | $150.60 | 13.813% | $171.4024 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.62 | 13.775% | $137.2354 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.71 | 11.277% | $260.0655 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.76 | 13.748% | $216.9857 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.69 | 10.519% | $58.2325 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 8.245% | $22.5258 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.42 | 10.203% | $93.0334 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.61 | $959.4807 | $959.49 | $959.55 | $959.40 | |