| 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 | $156.37 | 11.485% | $174.3291 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.82 | 4.264% | $103.0337 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.56 | 13.681% | $145.0115 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.92 | 3.376% | $65.0442 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.95 | 12.337% | $10.0542 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.25 | 9.190% | $259.0533 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.67 | 8.502% | $202.5407 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.54 | $959.0667 | $959.05 | $959.10 | $959.00 | |