| 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 | $171.47 | 11.491% | $191.1736 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.82 | 6.786% | $28.64 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.89 | 4.619% | $219.5848 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.61 | 11.418% | $160.0074 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 10.571% | $6.4684 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.35 | 8.855% | $156.0436 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 13.614% | $19.0303 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.74 | $780.9481 | $780.94 | $780.95 | $780.90 | |