| 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 | $152.45 | 13.563% | $173.1268 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.55 | 12.488% | $244.7176 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.89 | 6.578% | $36.1193 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.61 | 3.485% | $40.9904 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.26 | 11.252% | $179.405 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.60 | 7.278% | $66.0832 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.76 | 10.697% | $57.2968 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.12 | $797.7391 | $797.75 | $797.75 | $797.70 | |