| 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 | $156.52 | 13.201% | $177.1822 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 11.497% | $9.756 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.69 | 11.846% | $222.2268 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 8.633% | $12.9273 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 4.529% | $204.8246 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.85 | 3.777% | $246.8336 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.78 | 13.765% | $75.9723 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.44 | $949.7228 | $949.72 | $949.75 | $949.70 | |