| 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 | $145.99 | 11.567% | $162.8767 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.93 | 10.204% | $218.1268 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.57 | 6.298% | $19.7395 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 3.438% | $54.2119 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 9.761% | $274.9403 | $274.94 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.45 | 3.527% | $180.6029 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.45 | 3.742% | $37.814 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.29 | $948.3121 | $948.31 | $948.35 | $948.20 | |