| 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 | $155.76 | 11.541% | $173.7363 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.54 | 11.209% | $177.4228 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 4.821% | $76.1629 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 4.788% | $186.2607 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.99 | 7.278% | $264.9659 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.71 | 7.647% | $13.6819 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.25 | 8.215% | $127.9642 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.66 | $1,020.1947 | $1,020.19 | $1,020.15 | $1,020.30 | |