| 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 | $143.36 | 8.771% | $155.9341 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 4.513% | $209.7994 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.80 | 4.428% | $176.2745 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.72 | 12.855% | $256.9934 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.99 | 9.579% | $53.6828 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.33 | 11.456% | $18.2008 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.64 | 11.442% | $82.0659 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.58 | $952.9509 | $952.94 | $952.95 | $953.00 | |