| 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 | $155.90 | 11.837% | $174.3539 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.35 | 11.126% | $143.7415 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.28 | 6.505% | $32.2497 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.54 | 3.816% | $22.362 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.77 | 11.627% | $173.8814 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.77 | 10.244% | $58.1758 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.25 | 12.857% | $238.4104 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.86 | $843.1747 | $843.17 | $843.20 | $843.20 | |