| 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 | $158.90 | 13.174% | $179.8335 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 5.168% | $20.2554 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.93 | 9.836% | $254.7426 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.64 | 13.319% | $44.9197 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.93 | 9.448% | $161.9064 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.89 | 12.749% | $279.4935 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 12.207% | $45.4326 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.04 | $986.5837 | $986.58 | $986.60 | $986.50 | |