| 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 | $156.35 | 12.500% | $175.8938 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 6.565% | $16.3044 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.51 | 9.418% | $188.757 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.72 | 13.659% | $201.9948 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 10.411% | $154.1117 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.92 | 7.569% | $16.0493 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.33 | 4.873% | $74.8059 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.71 | $827.9169 | $827.91 | $827.90 | $827.90 | |