| 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 | $150.59 | 13.854% | $171.4527 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.67 | 8.423% | $60.3591 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.28 | 7.649% | $177.9223 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.79 | 12.688% | $101.1826 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.85 | 5.771% | $211.3833 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.60 | 5.612% | $10.1388 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.64 | 12.341% | $145.6389 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.42 | $878.0777 | $878.07 | $878.10 | $878.10 | |