| 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 | $137.50 | 12.118% | $154.1623 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.49 | 13.761% | $203.052 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.87 | 8.221% | $170.8485 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.79 | 4.192% | $130.0212 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.88 | 7.497% | $167.5663 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.48 | 6.355% | $26.0357 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 8.636% | $81.9115 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.41 | $933.5975 | $933.60 | $933.55 | $933.60 | |