| 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 | $101.89 | 4.277% | $106.2478 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 3.106% | $177.2083 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.83 | 10.600% | $144.698 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.58 | 7.280% | $160.4694 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.82 | 10.569% | $37.3944 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.55 | 11.231% | $22.858 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.74 | 13.579% | $225.7269 | $225.73 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.28 | $874.6028 | $874.61 | $874.60 | $874.60 | |