| 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 | $155.65 | 11.428% | $173.4377 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.51 | 11.660% | $122.2789 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 8.521% | $138.2666 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 7.753% | $163.1919 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.40 | 5.127% | $31.9586 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 5.737% | $253.7054 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.83 | 5.629% | $194.1778 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.19 | $1,077.0169 | $1,077.03 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.10 | |