| 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 | $153.73 | 12.381% | $172.7633 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.65 | 8.155% | $194.3005 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 7.817% | $148.0327 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.88 | 7.124% | $118.7791 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.65 | 12.572% | $125.6866 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.94 | 8.221% | $87.5941 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.79 | 7.657% | $39.607 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.94 | $886.7633 | $886.76 | $886.80 | $886.80 | |