| 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 | $156.44 | 10.765% | $173.2808 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.35 | 12.473% | $55.5054 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.54 | 5.546% | $253.8803 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.69 | 9.710% | $78.6511 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.99 | 13.553% | $27.2414 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.77 | 11.337% | $142.2553 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.96 | 7.416% | $122.4113 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.74 | $853.2256 | $853.23 | $853.25 | $853.30 | |