| 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 | $153.77 | 13.150% | $173.9908 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.59 | 13.517% | $99.4295 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 5.655% | $80.8578 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.50 | 7.496% | $201.555 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.49 | 7.143% | $91.5966 | $91.60 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.56 | 12.601% | $85.0813 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 11.702% | $85.2286 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.74 | $817.7396 | $817.75 | $817.80 | $817.80 | |