| 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 | $153.61 | 12.357% | $172.5916 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.85 | 11.764% | $146.2432 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 6.428% | $230.8104 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.25 | 13.417% | $144.3231 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 3.659% | $16.1086 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 9.600% | $99.1113 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 6.465% | $25.9668 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.94 | $835.1550 | $835.15 | $835.10 | $835.10 | |