| 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 | $154.35 | 13.688% | $175.4774 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.88 | 9.592% | $249.7382 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 10.168% | $37.9639 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.88 | 6.803% | $210.2737 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.70 | 8.607% | $47.4613 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.27 | 11.323% | $38.1504 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.35 | 9.721% | $161.6739 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.89 | $920.7388 | $920.73 | $920.70 | $920.90 | |