| 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 | $155.38 | 11.499% | $173.2471 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.84 | 10.649% | $56.254 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.76 | 13.837% | $16.8023 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.70 | 7.494% | $258.7381 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 4.775% | $6.6008 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 9.787% | $193.6094 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.36 | 10.127% | $194.22 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.69 | $899.4717 | $899.47 | $899.45 | $899.40 | |