| 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 | $160.74 | 7.798% | $173.2745 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 11.866% | $209.9949 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 6.834% | $146.7472 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.70 | 10.166% | $55.8542 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.92 | 11.328% | $34.4226 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.81 | 11.604% | $61.1702 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.85 | 13.296% | $206.0288 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.10 | $887.4924 | $887.48 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |