| 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 | $159.55 | 8.631% | $173.3208 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.44 | 12.341% | $121.8226 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.67 | 6.337% | $219.7667 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.81 | 12.745% | $170.0307 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.89 | 13.856% | $16.9532 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.25 | 5.458% | $128.9224 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.98 | 5.645% | $59.1401 | $59.14 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.59 | $889.9565 | $889.95 | $889.90 | $889.90 | |