| 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 | $157.34 | 10.173% | $173.3462 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.63 | 10.780% | $142.4963 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.49 | 6.104% | $258.3526 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 12.635% | $57.2749 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.50 | 10.550% | $121.0523 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 4.528% | $75.7305 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.81 | 4.684% | $60.5178 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.07 | $888.7706 | $888.77 | $888.75 | $888.80 | |