| 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 | $156.65 | 13.682% | $178.0829 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.66 | 5.450% | $107.2005 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.62 | 13.778% | $138.3768 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.78 | 13.244% | $40.5187 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.40 | 13.587% | $260.5686 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 13.597% | $14.5177 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 3.581% | $219.571 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.87 | $958.8362 | $958.84 | $958.80 | $958.90 | |