| 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 | $159.82 | 9.680% | $175.2906 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 6.306% | $36.8457 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.96 | 6.277% | $63.7237 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 3.617% | $255.6024 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 8.516% | $100.4316 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.97 | 7.362% | $14.9985 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.69 | 4.128% | $252.7082 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.33 | $899.6007 | $899.60 | $899.60 | $899.50 | |