| 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 | $157.71 | 13.742% | $179.3825 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 3.624% | $140.1515 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.53 | 10.473% | $240.3119 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.84 | 13.446% | $230.1139 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.86 | 8.312% | $19.3445 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.78 | 13.593% | $45.1873 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.25 | 13.578% | $96.8252 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.22 | $951.3168 | $951.31 | $951.35 | $951.30 | |