| 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 | $157.68 | 11.728% | $176.1727 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.66 | 7.612% | $200.8686 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.96 | 13.680% | $190.9369 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.30 | 9.556% | $40.8644 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.97 | 12.429% | $16.8306 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.53 | 4.795% | $251.0155 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.72 | 9.479% | $81.8027 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.82 | $958.4914 | $958.49 | $958.45 | $958.50 | |