| 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 | $155.44 | 12.504% | $174.8762 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.38 | 8.861% | $27.6289 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 4.363% | $225.9772 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 10.375% | $9.702 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 11.484% | $43.2335 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 6.273% | $261.1659 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.91 | 5.418% | $112.7024 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.58 | $855.2861 | $855.29 | $855.35 | $855.30 | |