| 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 | $154.56 | 13.583% | $175.5539 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 7.815% | $19.9566 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.86 | 10.395% | $239.4026 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.28 | 6.546% | $145.2009 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.79 | 9.684% | $21.7065 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.67 | 11.113% | $205.1924 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.75 | 9.518% | $107.0538 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.42 | $914.0667 | $914.06 | $914.05 | $914.20 | |