| 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 | $156.31 | 12.739% | $176.2223 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.37 | 3.336% | $73.7509 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.80 | 9.816% | $67.8663 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.73 | 6.242% | $20.9615 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.35 | 8.667% | $185.1142 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.26 | 5.477% | $258.6929 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.68 | 7.635% | $99.7561 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $882.3642 | $882.36 | $882.30 | $882.50 | |