| 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 | $152.81 | 12.160% | $171.3917 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.28 | 10.746% | $82.2621 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 10.431% | $252.2023 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.95 | 6.867% | $8.4959 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 4.790% | $17.1856 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.50 | 3.754% | $20.232 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.28 | 13.584% | $96.8644 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.60 | $648.6340 | $648.63 | $648.65 | $648.70 | |