| 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 | $152.26 | 13.700% | $173.1196 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 12.837% | $139.7825 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.46 | 4.115% | $19.2196 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 8.526% | $20.5982 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.33 | 13.625% | $9.465 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 12.426% | $80.6544 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.85 | 6.459% | $107.3639 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.50 | $550.2032 | $550.20 | $550.15 | $550.30 | |