| 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 | $133.43 | 11.525% | $148.8078 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 9.740% | $176.9777 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.51 | 8.614% | $136.3214 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.67 | 5.322% | $180.8063 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.70 | 3.645% | $47.3658 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.72 | 6.636% | $65.8157 | $65.82 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.66 | 11.846% | $119.2949 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.96 | $875.3896 | $875.40 | $875.35 | $875.40 | |