| 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 | $178.36 | 12.790% | $201.1722 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.94 | 6.256% | $160.3828 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.99 | 6.193% | $79.6341 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.46 | 13.270% | $73.0138 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.35 | 8.557% | $168.6433 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 3.718% | $147.933 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 13.557% | $6.609 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.55 | $837.3882 | $837.37 | $837.40 | $837.30 | |