| 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 | $169.74 | 6.784% | $181.2552 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.67 | 9.257% | $221.4312 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.51 | 10.650% | $126.7053 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.36 | 12.228% | $98.0424 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.40 | 3.181% | $26.208 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.81 | 4.815% | $129.7715 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 8.474% | $92.9405 | $92.94 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.17 | $876.3541 | $876.36 | $876.35 | $876.30 | |