| 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 | $153.78 | 12.687% | $173.2901 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.30 | 11.785% | $87.5277 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 7.189% | $17.847 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.44 | 3.755% | $210.0416 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.47 | 3.374% | $257.8871 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.25 | 6.151% | $79.8786 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.28 | 5.282% | $197.1721 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.17 | $1,023.6442 | $1,023.65 | $1,023.70 | $1,023.60 | |