| 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 | $155.25 | 11.447% | $173.0215 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 8.527% | $181.5331 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.71 | 7.423% | $185.5303 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.45 | 12.567% | $6.1349 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.44 | 12.740% | $74.9045 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.36 | 11.208% | $172.7727 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.52 | 8.315% | $121.876 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.00 | $915.7730 | $915.76 | $915.80 | $915.70 | |