| 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 | $155.58 | 12.786% | $175.4725 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.79 | 5.343% | $85.1066 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.53 | 6.496% | $60.2022 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 10.841% | $143.2952 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.33 | 9.754% | $47.5564 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.66 | 12.834% | $168.8674 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.94 | 7.675% | $218.5156 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.11 | $899.0159 | $899.03 | $898.95 | $899.10 | |