| 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 | $156.97 | 10.349% | $173.2148 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 5.309% | $183.8379 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 8.406% | $148.2886 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 11.853% | $8.1765 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.98 | 3.476% | $83.7949 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 13.417% | $15.765 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.83 | 4.620% | $256.1411 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.35 | $869.2188 | $869.22 | $869.25 | $869.20 | |