| 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 | $156.27 | 11.471% | $174.1957 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.26 | 3.588% | $77.9603 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.65 | 11.539% | $252.8031 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.35 | 13.844% | $221.2558 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.75 | 13.741% | $86.1588 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 13.196% | $7.4936 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.85 | 12.746% | $118.2142 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.75 | $938.0815 | $938.08 | $938.05 | $938.20 | |