| 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 | $130.87 | 12.469% | $147.1882 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.81 | 5.361% | $177.8599 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.82 | 3.295% | $16.3413 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.97 | 11.356% | $26.692 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.52 | 9.426% | $208.4784 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.84 | 4.492% | $53.1237 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 6.820% | $159.6959 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.33 | $789.3794 | $789.38 | $789.40 | $789.40 | |