| 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 | $137.90 | 13.655% | $156.7302 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.64 | 9.191% | $61.8458 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 8.486% | $58.4089 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.39 | 5.691% | $30.0057 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.39 | 12.427% | $247.7779 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.68 | 7.205% | $214.0669 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.99 | 13.289% | $197.1115 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.83 | $965.9469 | $965.96 | $965.95 | $965.90 | |