| 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 | $222.60 | 13.517% | $252.6888 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.77 | 13.460% | $161.9868 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.95 | 4.217% | $22.8756 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.25 | 3.343% | $78.799 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.93 | 9.571% | $84.293 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.36 | 4.130% | $176.3546 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.69 | 10.715% | $19.5855 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.55 | $796.5833 | $796.59 | $796.65 | $796.70 | |