| 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 | $152.78 | 12.500% | $171.8775 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.61 | 3.740% | $203.9632 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.78 | 8.358% | $120.039 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 5.364% | $42.6092 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 4.470% | $18.533 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.63 | 13.638% | $183.6731 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.76 | 9.658% | $81.9803 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.74 | $822.6753 | $822.67 | $822.70 | $822.70 | |