| 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 | $154.53 | 12.218% | $173.4105 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.85 | 7.262% | $233.6703 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.34 | 13.262% | $146.4931 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.41 | 6.400% | $121.7322 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 7.718% | $18.646 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.96 | 3.753% | $6.1837 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.97 | 11.661% | $114.9773 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.37 | $815.1131 | $815.11 | $815.15 | $815.10 | |