| 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 | $154.28 | 12.308% | $173.2688 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.57 | 9.745% | $144.3915 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.39 | 9.183% | $208.9653 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.35 | 3.625% | $53.2114 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.76 | 13.687% | $188.4476 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.34 | 4.462% | $6.6229 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.71 | 13.106% | $204.3939 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.40 | $979.3014 | $979.30 | $979.25 | $979.30 | |