| 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 | $154.78 | 10.589% | $171.1697 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 5.368% | $163.0254 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.91 | 8.144% | $24.7758 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 6.331% | $17.5765 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 11.607% | $178.3703 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.80 | 3.230% | $107.1527 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 13.292% | $201.4218 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.35 | $863.4922 | $863.50 | $863.50 | $863.60 | |