| 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 | $155.50 | 13.494% | $176.4832 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 11.234% | $47.2633 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.81 | 13.549% | $239.3726 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.36 | 11.364% | $157.4242 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.54 | 3.760% | $54.5155 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.96 | 6.171% | $87.0178 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.46 | 13.747% | $127.9199 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.12 | $889.9965 | $889.99 | $889.90 | $890.00 | |