| 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 | $156.48 | 13.221% | $177.1682 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.74 | 12.237% | $9.8095 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.31 | 9.167% | $71.297 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.27 | 10.806% | $249.6127 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.44 | 9.735% | $149.7224 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 9.358% | $235.8524 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.79 | 6.357% | $62.5273 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.70 | $955.9895 | $955.99 | $955.95 | $956.00 | |