| 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 | $176.42 | 11.422% | $196.5707 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.40 | 11.376% | $55.0197 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 3.213% | $138.2332 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 11.259% | $86.0032 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.71 | 10.379% | $21.7557 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.34 | 5.208% | $25.6076 | $25.61 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 9.793% | $255.2248 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.56 | $778.4149 | $778.41 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |