| 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 | $156.43 | 11.525% | $174.4586 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 4.257% | $139.1831 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.62 | 8.132% | $69.8749 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.34 | 4.751% | $62.1592 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 10.421% | $22.9124 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.83 | 10.803% | $199.257 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 13.459% | $211.5783 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.95 | $879.4235 | $879.42 | $879.40 | $879.60 | |