| 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 | $157.40 | 10.708% | $174.2544 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.81 | 11.370% | $104.4762 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 7.233% | $108.2732 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.56 | 8.411% | $157.8031 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.80 | 10.851% | $16.4059 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.62 | 6.394% | $142.1637 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.74 | 10.102% | $180.281 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.90 | $883.6575 | $883.65 | $883.65 | $883.80 | |