| 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 | $156.77 | 11.600% | $174.9553 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.52 | 5.113% | $261.2268 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.51 | 8.115% | $112.991 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.43 | 12.309% | $158.8386 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.87 | 11.851% | $18.8693 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 8.175% | $189.9445 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.71 | 4.635% | $79.2192 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.40 | $996.0447 | $996.05 | $996.05 | $996.00 | |