| 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 | $154.27 | 12.231% | $173.1388 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.82 | 12.768% | $183.6089 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 8.405% | $138.5199 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.64 | 9.577% | $10.5632 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.59 | 8.333% | $87.3056 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.52 | 6.348% | $78.187 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 3.488% | $187.7583 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.05 | $859.0817 | $859.09 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |