| 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 | $153.89 | 12.307% | $172.8292 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.98 | 12.148% | $209.6943 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.63 | 6.731% | $157.567 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.43 | 6.256% | $7.8948 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.73 | 8.131% | $146.7662 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 7.255% | $236.4007 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.48 | 5.368% | $57.4045 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.55 | $988.5567 | $988.55 | $988.55 | $988.60 | |