| 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 | $156.88 | 11.787% | $175.3714 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.60 | 4.817% | $243.8043 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 10.769% | $203.0174 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.70 | 12.460% | $24.4038 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.57 | 3.714% | $102.2309 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.42 | 3.490% | $52.1797 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.54 | 5.439% | $62.7784 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.99 | $863.7859 | $863.78 | $863.80 | $863.80 | |