| 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 | $156.45 | 12.600% | $176.1627 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.62 | 5.441% | $92.3874 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 8.571% | $230.4854 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.35 | 13.797% | $31.1235 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.61 | 12.130% | $167.7577 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.98 | 5.443% | $156.0346 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.74 | 8.757% | $23.6438 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.04 | $877.5951 | $877.59 | $877.60 | $877.60 | |