| 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 | $155.99 | 11.854% | $174.4811 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 11.532% | $84.2513 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.56 | 6.483% | $135.8297 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.38 | 4.852% | $94.7652 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.95 | 13.139% | $196.8053 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.61 | 12.405% | $209.759 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.85 | 8.825% | $18.337 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.88 | $914.2286 | $914.24 | $914.25 | $914.30 | |