| 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 | $157.40 | 10.202% | $173.4579 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.76 | 12.750% | $197.0419 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 9.725% | $196.8576 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.91 | 11.865% | $157.629 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.31 | 6.410% | $130.1501 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.34 | 5.825% | $21.5248 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 13.836% | $17.7812 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.75 | $894.4425 | $894.44 | $894.45 | $894.50 | |