| 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 | $156.82 | 11.417% | $174.7241 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 11.428% | $175.3877 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.91 | 4.375% | $109.4998 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.60 | 6.263% | $218.4767 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 12.358% | $22.0446 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.79 | 8.123% | $31.1286 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.74 | 5.376% | $262.1123 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.88 | $993.3738 | $993.37 | $993.40 | $993.30 | |