| 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 | $156.86 | 10.397% | $173.1687 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.44 | 5.637% | $180.0477 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.51 | 12.297% | $24.1551 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.97 | 7.500% | $216.0428 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 7.457% | $20.8574 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.75 | 4.353% | $152.0945 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.27 | 4.698% | $68.3364 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.21 | $834.7026 | $834.71 | $834.70 | $834.70 | |