| 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 | $158.67 | 11.189% | $176.4236 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.60 | 4.147% | $97.4816 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.56 | 7.424% | $32.8288 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.46 | 11.547% | $219.1452 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.68 | 3.829% | $26.6633 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.42 | 8.805% | $133.1991 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.81 | 3.839% | $254.2083 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.20 | $939.9499 | $939.95 | $939.95 | $939.90 | |