| 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 | $172.95 | 12.833% | $195.1447 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.53 | 13.426% | $56.1799 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.68 | 10.577% | $162.1943 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.32 | 9.389% | $12.3828 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.89 | 8.518% | $267.9201 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 6.608% | $17.6116 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.68 | 6.294% | $132.5274 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.57 | $843.9608 | $843.95 | $844.00 | $843.90 | |