| 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 | $158.87 | 11.510% | $177.1559 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.90 | 6.517% | $95.7588 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.53 | 9.550% | $80.5521 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 8.121% | $147.6933 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 12.542% | $8.767 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.72 | 9.378% | $62.0392 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.79 | 9.473% | $212.1477 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.20 | $784.1140 | $784.12 | $784.10 | $784.20 | |