| 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 | $156.26 | 11.305% | $173.9252 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.56 | 9.493% | $172.5172 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.87 | 9.329% | $197.7434 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.97 | 13.355% | $15.8357 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.87 | 12.670% | $20.1341 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.30 | 11.265% | $241.7788 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.53 | 7.649% | $33.9417 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.36 | $855.8761 | $855.88 | $855.95 | $855.70 | |