| 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 | $155.80 | 11.435% | $173.6157 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 9.823% | $42.2489 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.29 | 8.544% | $168.558 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 5.851% | $94.6731 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.56 | 3.803% | $147.9816 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 11.226% | $143.159 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.78 | 6.782% | $109.7505 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.05 | $879.9868 | $879.99 | $879.95 | $880.10 | |