| 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 | $157.81 | 13.750% | $179.5089 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.80 | 12.331% | $239.0404 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.69 | 12.209% | $143.2797 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.50 | 12.420% | $93.8707 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.51 | 6.547% | $35.7039 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.54 | 11.726% | $107.8603 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.40 | 6.802% | $79.4607 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.25 | $878.7246 | $878.72 | $878.70 | $878.80 | |