| 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 | $155.31 | 11.555% | $173.2561 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.92 | 5.217% | $176.6804 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.59 | 5.733% | $10.1398 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.51 | 12.371% | $109.573 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.72 | 8.830% | $216.267 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.81 | 9.404% | $125.6067 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.40 | 12.357% | $49.8865 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.26 | $861.4095 | $861.42 | $861.40 | $861.50 | |