| 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 | $161.41 | 7.551% | $173.5981 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.80 | 8.593% | $219.1407 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 3.410% | $217.0266 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.85 | 13.852% | $189.9621 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.72 | 10.689% | $78.2793 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.71 | 6.414% | $8.2045 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.73 | 5.846% | $13.4742 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.09 | $899.6855 | $899.68 | $899.70 | $899.70 | |