| 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 | $159.48 | 12.464% | $179.3576 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 6.655% | $144.5282 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.80 | 4.117% | $13.327 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.74 | 5.671% | $89.5456 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.46 | 11.370% | $30.5822 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.49 | 10.288% | $161.5609 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.54 | 12.502% | $201.9861 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.02 | $820.8876 | $820.90 | $820.95 | $820.90 | |